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photodetector

pho·to·de·tec·tor
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-toh-di-tek-ter]
    • /ˈfoʊ toʊ dɪˌtɛk tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-toh-di-tek-ter]
    • /ˈfoʊ toʊ dɪˌtɛk tər/

Definitions of photodetector word

  • abbreviation PHOTODETECTOR photosensor. 1
  • noun photodetector Electronics. any device, as a photodiode, phototube, or photovoltaic cell, that uses the photoelectric effect to convert radiant energy into an electrical signal. 1
  • noun photodetector a device used to detect or measure light or other electromagnetic energy 0
  • noun photodetector any electronic device, esp. a photodiode, that responds to or measures the intensity of ultraviolet or infrared radiation or visible light 0
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Origin of photodetector

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; photo- + detector

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Parts of speech for Photodetector

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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photodetector popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

photodetector usage trend in Literature

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