Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ldr
Noun
/ɛl.diː.ɑːr/
Definition
A component in an electronic circuit that changes its resistance with light intensity.
Examples
- The LDR in the garden lights automatically turns on at dusk.
- He used an LDR in his project to detect when it was getting dark.
Meaning
LDR stands for Light Dependent Resistor, which is commonly used in devices to sense light levels.
Synonyms
- Photoresistor
- Photoconductor
