photoelectric

(fōt′ō ē lektrik)

adjective

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

Origin: photo- + electric

See photoelectric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to the electric effects caused by light.

Related Forms:

  • phoˌto·e·lecˈtri·cal·ly adverb

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