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diodes

/ˈdaɪoʊdz/

Meanings
noun
An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

Examples :

"The solar panel uses diodes to ensure the electricity flows only towards the battery and not back into the panel at night. "
electronics device electronics technical science machine technology physics function

Related Words

Illustration towards

towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

Illustration chiefly

chiefly adjective

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

Of or relating to a chief

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

Illustration solar

solar adjective

/ˈsəʊlə/ /ˈsoʊlɚ/

Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun

"solar influence"

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration battery

battery noun

/ˈbætəɹi/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"My laptop needs a new battery; it only lasts for a few hours now. "

Illustration device

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration ensure

ensure verb

/ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My teacher ensured me that I would pass the test if I studied hard. "

Illustration current

current noun

/ˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈkɝɹənt/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"The current of air coming from the open window is making the papers on my desk flutter. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration rectifier

rectifier noun

/ˈrɛktɪfaɪər/ /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪər/

Something that rectifies.

"The rectifier in the phone charger converts AC electricity from the wall outlet into DC electricity to charge the phone. "

Illustration allows

allows verb

/əˈlaʊz/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"