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OLED

American

[oh-el-ee-dee, oh-led] / ˈoʊˈɛlˌiˈdi, ˈoʊˌlɛd /

noun

organic light-emitting diode: a light-emitting diode (LED) composed of one or more layers of organic material between two electrodes.

OLED British

abbreviation

organic light-emitting diode

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Etymology

Origin of OLED

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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To overcome these challenges, the researchers redesigned the light-emitting portion of the OLED.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

Commenting on the research, Professor Zysman-Colman explained that the findings "provide clearer insight into the link between the properties of the emitter material and the performance of the OLED."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

In this way, the acoustic antennas serve as substrate and power source for the custom-developed OLED.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2024

First, it was the Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch OLED, then the Series X, and almost all Nvidia and AMD GPUs followed a few months after.

From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2022

If you’re in the market for a new OLED, the 48-inch Sony Bravia A9S is on sale for $799.99, down from its usual price of $1,299.99.

From The Verge • Jul. 11, 2022

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