photoelectricity

pho·to·e·lec·tric·i·ty

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [foh-toh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk-/
- /ˈfəʊtəʊɪlekˈtrɪsɪtɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk-/

Definitions of photoelectricity word

noun photoelectricity electricity induced by electromagnetic radiation, as in certain processes, as the photoelectric and photovoltaic effects, photoconductivity, and photoionization. 1
noun photoelectricity the branch of physics that deals with these phenomena. 1

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Origin of photoelectricity

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; photo- + electricity

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Parts of speech for Photoelectricity

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photoelectricity popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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