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photoconduction

photoconduction

9.9
An increase in a material's ability to carry electricity when light hits it
  • noun
  • /ˌfoʊtəkoʊnˈdʌkʃən/
  • Specialized
: fotoconducción
  • Understanding photoconduction helps in the design of solar cells and photodetectors.

Examples

  • The photoconduction of certain crystals is used in light-sensitive electronic devices.

  • Researchers measured the effect of ultraviolet light on the photoconduction of the new material.

  • The process of photoconduction is essential in solar cells.

  • In certain materials, photoconduction occurs rapidly.

  • Researchers measured the effect of ultraviolet light on the photoconduction of the new material.

  • The photoconduction of certain crystals is used in light-sensitive electronic devices.

  • Understanding photoconduction helps in the design of solar cells and photodetectors.

Synonyms

photoconductivity
vsphotoconduction
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A material conducts more electricity when light shines on it

is the actual increase in conductivity caused by absorption of radiation

Surface Forms

photoconduction singular
photoconductions plural

Morphology

photoconduction = conduction (semi-transparent) = photo + conduct + ion

The meaning is built compositionally from photo- plus conduction, but the result is a technical scientific term that may not be fully predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Photoconduction comes from photo- meaning 'light', as in photograph, and conduction from a root meaning 'to lead or carry', as in conductor. So photoconduction is when light makes a material carry more electric current.