of or having to do with the electric effects produced by light or other radiation, esp. as in the emission of electrons by certain substances when subjected to light or radiation of suitable wavelength
See photoelectric in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(fōˌtō-ĭ-lĕkˈtrĭk) also pho·to·e·lec·tri·cal(-trĭ-kəl)
adjective
Of or relating to the electric effects caused by light.