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photoelectricity

/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/

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noun

/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее электричество, которое генерируется или на которое влияет свет, часто связанное с фотоэлектрическим эффектом.

A noun referring to electricity that is generated or influenced by light, often associated with the photoelectric effect.

uncountable

  1. Electricity from lightC1formalscientific

    Electricity that is produced or influenced by the action of light, especially through the photoelectric effect.

    ruФотоэлектричество

    • Photoelectricity is the basis for how solar panels convert sunlight into electrical power.
    • The scientist studied photoelectricity to understand how light can generate an electric current.
    • Devices that use photoelectricity are essential in modern light sensors and automatic doors.
Forms
  • photoelectricities plural form
  • photoelectricities' possessive plural form
  • photoelectricity's possessive singular form