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photoelectric cell

a photodetector that regulates or produces a current or voltage in response to certain types of radiation, esp. visible light: typically incorporated in an electric circuit and used in mechanical devices as to open doors, set off alarms, etc.

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noun
An electronic device having an electrical output that varies in response to incident radiation, especially to visible light. Also called electric eye.

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