HID
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002830
An abbreviation for High-Intensity Discharge, referring to a type of automotive headlamp that produces light by means of an electric arc between two electrodes. These lamps produce a brighter, whiter light than traditional halogen bulbs. HID headlights require a ballast to regulate the electrical current.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002830 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: HID; Spanish: HID; French: HID |
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