Photoelectric

/ˌfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or using the effects of light in the generation of electricity.

The photoelectric effect is the phenomenon where light causes the emission of electrons from a material.

Referring to devices that operate based on the principles of light-induced electric effects.

Photoelectric sensors are widely used in automatic lighting systems.

Describing the conversion of light energy into electrical energy.

Photovoltaic cells utilize photoelectric technology to convert sunlight into electricity.

From photo- meaning 'light' and electric referring to electricity.

photoelectric effect

The phenomenon where light causes the emission of electrons from a material.

photoelectric sensor

A device that detects light and converts it into an electrical signal.

photoelectric cells

Components that convert light energy into electrical energy.

solar

Relating to the sun, particularly in reference to energy or light.

photovoltaic

Relating to the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials.

electromagnetic

Relating to the interaction of electric fields and magnetic fields.

Photovoltaic

That rooftop is completely photoelectric with those solar panels!

Light-powered

This gadget runs totally photoelectric; it charges in the sun!