forward bias

British

noun

a voltage applied to a circuit or device, esp a semiconductor device, in the direction that produces the larger current

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In forward bias, it exhibited a current density of 11 mA/cm2 at 181 mV overpotential.

From Science Daily

"We expect no action from the Fed or BOJ, although investors will be looking for a more dovish forward bias as the renewed decline in oil prices lowers inflation expectations globally," wrote strategists at Barclays.

From Reuters

"The calendar this week is busy, with the Federal Open Market Committee and BOJ meetings the main highlights. We expect no action from the Fed or BOJ, although investors will be looking for a more dovish forward bias as the renewed decline in oil prices lowers inflation expectations globally," wrote strategists at Barclays.

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