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photoelectric

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pho·to·e·lec·tric (ft--lktrk) or pho·to·e·lec·tri·cal (-tr-kl)
adj.
Of or relating to the electric effects, especially increased conductivity, caused by light.
photoelectric
pertaining to the electrical effects of light or other radiation.
photoelectric absorption
the basis of diagnostic radiology. The difference in absorption of x-ray energy by different tissues causes differences in electromagnetic energy arriving at the film.
photoelectric 
Pertaining to the interaction between radiation and matter resulting in the absorption of photons and the consequent emission of electrons.
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Robin Forrest, of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, said: "It does seem the photoelectric effect in very small uranium particles may explain some of the radiological problems with uranium.
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