light-emitting

UK
/ˈlaɪt ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪt ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

Translations

light-emittinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlaɪt ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪt ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present-participle adjective meaning ‘emitting light’.
émettant de la lumière
The light-emitting diode was used to illuminate the room with a soft glow.
La diode émettant de la lumière a été utilisée pour illuminer la pièce d'une douce lueur.
Additional translations
luminescentEn contexte technique ou scientifique.

Definitions

light-emittinggerund / present participle
Producing or giving off light.
The light-emitting diode was used to illuminate the room with a soft glow.