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LER
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/LER/ n. 1. [TMRC, from Light-Emitting Diode ] A light-emitting resistor
(that is, one in the process of burning up). Ohm's law was broken. See also
SED. 2. An incandescent light bulb (the filament emits light because it's
resistively heated).