Zener-diode
a semiconductor diode across which the reverse voltage remains almost constant over a wide range of currents, used especially to regulate voltage.
noun
a semiconductor diode that exhibits a sharp increase in reverse current at a well-defined reverse voltage: used as a voltage regulator
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