Oled

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of display technology that uses organic compounds emitting light in response to an electric current; an electronic screen common in smartphones, TVs, and monitors; a flat panel capable of producing bright, vivid images without backlighting
2. A screen technology where organic materials emit light when electrically stimulated; used for high-quality video and image displays in various devices; a self-illuminating display type without the need for external light sources
3. A display system based on organic light-emitting elements activated by electricity; found in modern electronic visual interfaces like mobile devices and televisions; characterized by thin, flexible, and efficient image production without backlight layers

Etymology: OLED is an acronym, not a word that grew out of older English, so its history is a matter of when and by whom it was coined. "Organic light-emitting diode" names the technology: the organic (carbon-based) molecules are the light-emitting layer, and a diode is the electronic component that lets current flow through them in one direction. Each part of the name describes a piece of the device. The term arose in the late twentieth century, as researchers developed working organic light-emitting devices and needed a name for them. Its appeal lies in its plainness: rather than inventing a brand name, the field spelled out what the device does and how it is built, and the short form stuck in industry and consumer use.

Synonyms: organic LED, organic light-emitting diode