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photocell
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photocell 
Physical receptor that produces electric current when light is incident upon it. Syn. photoelectric cell.
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The satellite's scientific equipment consists of two photocells designed to provide the first pictures of earth's cloud cover.
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The other cost options are to spend pounds 20,000 fitting separate timing clocks on each individual column or spending pounds 13,000 on fitting light sensitive photocells on each column so that the lights would only be on when the street lights were on.
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Photocells that only work as accessories to outdoor lights cannot accommodate this clients wishes, and the client will more than likely choose another contractor?
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