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- [foh-toh-kon-duhk-tiv-i-tee]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊˌkɒn dʌkˈtɪv ɪ ti/
- /ˈfəʊtəkəndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-toh-kon-duhk-tiv-i-tee]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊˌkɒn dʌkˈtɪv ɪ ti/
Definitions of photoconductivity word
- noun photoconductivity the increase in the electrical conductivity of a substance, often nonmetallic, caused by the absorption of electromagnetic radiation. 1
- noun photoconductivity the change in the electrical conductivity of certain substances, such as selenium, as a result of the absorption of electromagnetic radiation 0
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Origin of photoconductivity
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; photo- + conductivity
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Parts of speech for Photoconductivity
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photoconductivity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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