Associations to the word «Photovoltaic»

Wiktionary

PHOTOVOLTAIC, adjective. Producing a voltage when exposed to light.
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, noun. (physics) a device that absorbs radiant energy and converts it into electrical energy
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, noun. Plural of photovoltaic cell
PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECT, noun. (physics) the conversion of electromagnetic radiation into electric power through absorption by a semiconducting material

Dictionary definition

PHOTOVOLTAIC, adjective. Producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light).

Wise words

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