junction diode

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A [[semiconductor]] [[rectifying]] [[device]] in which the [[barrier]] between the two [[region]]s of opposite [[conductivity]] ([[n-type]] and [[p-type]]) type produces the [[w:Rectifier|rectification]]. All [[solar cell]]s are junction diodes.

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