pho|to|vol|ta|ic

pho|to|vol|ta|ic
pho|to|vol|ta|ic «FOH toh vol TAY ihk», adjective.
1. generating an electric current when acted on by light or a similar form of radiant energy, as a photoelectric cell is.
2. = photoelectric. (Cf.photoelectric)

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