photovoltaics

pho·to·vol·ta·ics

P p

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-vohl-tey-iks]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊ voʊlˈteɪ ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-toh-vohl-tey-iks]
- /ˌfoʊ toʊ voʊlˈteɪ ɪks/

Definitions of photovoltaics word

noun photovoltaics (used with a singular verb) a field of semiconductor technology involving the direct conversion of electromagnetic radiation as sunlight, into electricity. 1
noun photovoltaics (used with a plural verb) devices designed to perform such conversion. 1
noun photovoltaics the science and technology of photovoltaic devices and substances 0

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Origin of photovoltaics

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80; See origin at photovoltaic, -ics

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photovoltaics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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