photoelectric


Definition: Meaning of, photoelectric in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk /

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  1. using an electrical current that is controlled by light
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photoelectric used in phrases

  • photoelectric cell (noun)
    1. an electronic instrument that changes light into electricity
    2. an electronic instrument that uses light to start an electrical effect, often used in BURGLAR ALARM s
  • photoelectric emission (noun)
    1. the release or absorption of quanta above a certain energy level
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1820-1893 born in Ireland british physicist remembered for his experiments on the transparency of gases and the absorption of radiant heat by gases and the transmission of sound through the atmosphere; he was the first person to explain why the daylight sky is blue