OLED

abbreviation or noun

plural OLEDs
: an LED in which the light-emitting material is made from an organic compound
But an even newer technology is intriguing the world's lighting designers: OLEDs, or organic light-emitting diodes, create long-lasting, highly efficient illumination in a wide range of colors, just like their inorganic LED cousins.Eric A. Taub
These OLED displays are indeed printable onto thin, flexible substrates.Takao Someya

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Save $75 on the Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Model (sale price, $274.99, regular price, $349.99) or Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Model (sale price, $224.99, regular price, $299.99). Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 While the two displays have almost identical resolutions, the Samsung OLED has a 120-hertz touch screen, while the MacBook Air is still stuck in touchless 60-hertz land. Anshel Sag, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Save 23% on the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, featuring a vibrant screen and improved kickstand for an enhanced gaming experience. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024 Another aspect of the LG OLED TV panel that captivated the group was its reduction of light reflection. Nam Seon-Woo, Variety, 24 June 2024 ViewSonic’s entry into the OLED gaming monitor space is a solid attempt, even among the tide. Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 23 July 2024 The group was delighted by the LG OLED TV panel’s ability to display brighter areas and darker areas. Nam Seon-Woo, Variety, 24 June 2024 In its quest to carve out a chunk of the OLED TV market, Samsung has, until now, focused on the premium end with impressive QD-OLED models. Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 May 2024 There are also rumors that the new iPad Pro OLED will make use of Apple’s M3 chip, which is currently found in its MacBook lineup. Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

organic LED

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of OLED was in 1996

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“OLED.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OLED. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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