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photoelectric

/ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

/ˌfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectricnoun

photoelectrics

/ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

/ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Used, though rarely, as a countable noun meaning a photoelectric cell or sensor.

Definitions

A photoelectric cell or sensor that operates by means of the photoelectric effect.

The automatic door stopped working because the photoelectric was misaligned.

Synonyms

photoelectric cell

photovoltaic cell

photoelectric sensor

photoelectricadjective

more photoelectric

Comp.

most photoelectric

Super.

/ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

/ˌfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Translations

The photoelectric sensor detects light changes.

Фотоэлектрический датчик обнаруживает изменения света.

Definitions

Relating to or involving the emission of electrons from a surface, typically a metal, when it is exposed to light.

The photoelectric effect is a crucial concept in quantum mechanics.

Pertaining to devices or systems that use the photoelectric effect to function, such as sensors or cells.

The photoelectric sensor detected the presence of an object by measuring changes in light intensity.

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