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

This lower-end model traded the premium stainless steel chassis of the XS for colorful aluminum, dropped the telephoto camera and 3D Touch, and downgraded the screen to LCD instead of OLED.

From The Verge • Aug. 29, 2022

HP But back to the IPS Black — rich contrast and deep blacks are typically associated with OLED.

From The Verge • Aug. 25, 2022

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