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photoelectrical

photoelectrical

8.5
Light causes electrons to move, for example in solar panels
  • adjective
  • /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fotoeléctrico
  • He explained that the device works by converting sunlight into voltage through a photoelectrical process.

Examples

  • The photoelectrical effect is crucial in solar panels.

  • The photoelectrical properties of the material were analyzed in the laboratory.

  • Many modern sensors use photoelectrical technology to detect changes in light intensity.

  • Researchers are studying photoelectrical materials for better efficiency.

  • Many modern sensors use photoelectrical technology to detect changes in light intensity.

  • The photoelectrical properties of the material were analyzed in the laboratory.

  • He explained that the device works by converting sunlight into voltage through a photoelectrical process.

Synonyms

photoelectric
vsphotoelectrical
  • Specialized
1 7.4

That makes electricity when light hits it, like in solar panels

is the alternate adjective form used for the same scientific concept
photoemissive
vsphotoelectrical
  • Specialized
9.9

Releases electrons from a material when light shines on it

emphasizes being caused by the emission rather than simply involving it

Surface Forms

photoelectrical positive

Morphology

photoelectrical = photoelectric (transparent) = photo + electric + al

The word is transparently formed from the base adjective 'photoelectric' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Photoelectrical comes from the part photo- meaning 'light' and the part electric meaning 'electricity', like in photograph and electricity. So photoelectrical describes something where light makes or changes electricity.