photoelectric Hear it!

photoelectric definition

photo·elec·tric (fōt′ō ē lek′trik)

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

Etymology: photo- + electric

Comments


Do you have more to add? Sign in to share your linguistic knowledge or observation.

Connect with Facebook