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pho·to·e·lec·tric

(fō'tō-ē-lek'trik),

Denoting electronic or electric effects produced by the action of light. See: photoelectric effect, photoelectric absorption.

pho·to·e·lec·tric

(fō'tō-ĕ-lek'trik)

Denoting electronic or electric effects produced by the action of light.

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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