photoelectric

🇺🇸 /ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlektrɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlektrɪk/
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relating to the generation of electric current by light

The photoelectric effect is a phenomenon where light shining on certain materials can generate an electric current.

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adj. relating to the generation of electric current by light