Light-Emitting Diode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015759",
  "term": "Light-Emitting Diode",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A long-lasting illumination technology used for exit signs which requires very little power.\n\n2. A device that uses a material called a semi-conductor to produce light without using a lot of electricity. LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights on electrical devices, but they are now being used more often for general lighting.",
  "abbreviation": "LED",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Student's Guide to Global Climate Change"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/light-emitting-diode/"
}