ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Photoelectric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Photoelectric is an adjective meaning Of or relating to the electric effects of electromagnetic radiation, especially the ejection of an electron from a surface by a photon.

Meaning

Of or relating to the electric effects of electromagnetic radiation, especially the ejection of an electron from a surface by a photon.

Example Sentences

Photo-electric beams in advance of each section enable automatic operation of the plant.

Synonyms for photoelectric

Depending on context, synonyms include photoelectrical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include photoelectrical, photovoltaic, colorimeter, colorimeters, photelectric, photoemissive.

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