dark current

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Synonyms: dark currents

Antonyms: dark currents

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The [[temperature]]-[[dependent]] [[current]] that [[flow]]s in a [[photodetector]] when no [[light]] is [[shine|shining]] on it.

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