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p-n junctions

p-n junctions is the plural of p-n junction.

Meaning of p-n junction

Noun

p-n junction (plural p-n junctions)

  1. An interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor; used to create junction diodes and junction transistors
    • In this way a pn-junction can be used as a diode – it can allow a current to flow, but only in one direction.2011, Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw, The Quantum Universe, Allen Lane, published 2011, page 168

Questions about p-n junctions

What is p-n junctions the plural of?
P-n junctions is the plural of p-n junction.

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