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photoelectrically

photoelectrically

1 9.9
Using light to make or measure electricity
  • adverb
  • /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪkli/
  • Specialized
: fotoeléctricamente
  • The device operates photoelectrically to detect changes in light intensity.

Examples

  • The solar panels convert sunlight photoelectrically.

  • The electrical current was measured photoelectrically in the laboratory.

  • Scientists analyzed the surface properties photoelectrically to obtain precise measurements.

  • Devices that work photoelectrically are becoming more common.

  • The device operates photoelectrically, capturing sunlight and converting it into usable energy.

  • Photovoltaic panels generate electricity photoelectrically, providing a sustainable energy source.

  • The experiment measured the light intensity photoelectrically, demonstrating the effectiveness of the new sensor.

Surface Forms

photoelectrically positive

Morphology

photoelectrically = photoelectrical (semi-transparent) = photo + electric + al + ly

The adverb is transparently formed from the adjective base, but the term is technical and somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Photoelectrically comes from the parts photo-, the same as in photograph, which means 'light', plus electric, which means 'related to electricity', and the ending -ally meaning 'in a way'. So photoelectrically means 'in a way that uses light to make or change electricity'.