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photoemission

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(fōt′ō ē mis̸h′ən)

noun

the ejection of one or more electrons from a substance (), usually a metal, when subjected to light or other suitable radiation

Origin: photo- + emission

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photoemissive adjective

See photoemission in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Emission of photoelectrons, especially from metallic surfaces.

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