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photoelectric

pho·to·e·lec·tric
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [foh-toh-i-lek-trik]
    • /ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk/
    • /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ɪˈlek.trɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-toh-i-lek-trik]
    • /ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk/

Definitions of photoelectric word

  • adjective photoelectric pertaining to the electronic or other electric effects produced by light. 1
  • adjective photoelectric of electricity produced by light 1
  • adjective photoelectric of or concerned with electric or electronic effects caused by light or other electromagnetic radiation 0
  • adjective photoelectric of or having to do with the electric effects produced by light or other radiation, esp. as in the emission of electrons by certain substances when subjected to light or radiation of suitable wavelength 0

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Origin of photoelectric

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; photo- + electric

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Parts of speech for Photoelectric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

photoelectric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for photoelectric

adjective photoelectric

  • anodic — pertaining to an anode or the phenomena in its vicinity.
  • cathodic — pertaining to a cathode or phenomena in its vicinity.
  • electronic — (of a device) Having or operating with the aid of many small components, esp. microchips and transistors, that control and direct an electric current.

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