What is another word for diodes?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪə͡ʊdz] (IPA)

Diodes can be defined as electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction only. Synonyms for diodes are rectifiers, semi-conductors, transistors, and switches. Rectifiers are diodes that are primarily used to convert AC voltage into DC voltage. Semi-conductors are materials that partly conduct electricity and are commonly used in diodes to control the flow of electric current. Transistors are a type of semiconductor that can function as an amplifier or switch. Switches are electronic components that allow the flow of electric current to be turned on or off. These synonyms for diodes are used in a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, televisions, and smartphones.

What are the hypernyms for Diodes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Diodes

We didn't have diodes in 1924. My generator didn't need diodes.
"The-Life-of-Me-an-autobiography"
Johnson, Clarence Edgar
This man was very fond of Diocles, a victor in the Olympic games, and when he left his country from a disgust at an improper passion which his mother Alithoe had entertained for him, and settled at Thebes, Philolaus followed him, where they both died, and where they still show their tombs placed in view of each other, but so disposed, that one of them looks towards Corinth, the other does not; the reason they give for this is, that diodes, from his detestation of his mother's passion, would have his tomb so placed that no one could see Corinth from it; but Philolaus chose that it might be seen from his: and this was the cause of their living at Thebes.
"Politics A Treatise on Government"
Aristotle
Three green diodes flashed, then two yellow ones, after which a white light came on and I heard a continuous hum, a dial tone.
"Life Blood"
Thomas Hoover

Related words: ballast diodes, high power diodes, silicon diodes, resistors and diodes, rectifier diodes, varactor diodes, dual diode, small signal diode, large signal diode

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