Junction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003149",
  "term": "Junction",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A point in an electrical circuit or network where two or more conductors or components are connected. This connection allows for the distribution or combination of electrical current or signals. In semiconductor devices, a PN junction forms the basis for diodes and transistors, controlling current flow.",
  "synonyms": [
    "combination",
    "composite",
    "conjunction",
    "fusion",
    "juncture",
    "melding",
    "merger",
    "unification",
    "union",
    "unity"
  ],
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "see_also": [
    "composite",
    "connection",
    "link",
    "cross junction",
    "diamond junction",
    "flat junction",
    "heterojunction",
    "junction box"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Verbindungsstelle",
    "es": "unión",
    "fr": "jonction"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/junction/"
}