there is an increasing use of leds for lighting. what does led stand for?

LED stands for light-emitting diode.

What LED means

• A light-emitting diode is an electronic component that produces light when an electric current passes through a semiconductor material.

• In lighting, “LED lighting” simply means lamps or fixtures that use these light-emitting diodes instead of traditional filaments or gas-filled tubes.

Why LEDs are used more now

• LEDs use much less energy and can be far more efficient than incandescent or fluorescent lamps, often exceeding 200 lumens per watt in high-end products.

• They typically last much longer, can be made very small, and emit light in a specific direction, which reduces wasted light and improves practicality in many applications.

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