pho·to·e·mis·sion

(fō′tō-ĭ-mĭsh′ən)

Emission of photoelectrons, especially from metallic surfaces.

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photoemission

(ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈmɪʃən)

(General Physics) the emission of electrons due to the impact of electromagnetic radiation, esp as a result of the photoelectric effect

ˌphotoeˈmissive adj

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pho•to•e•mis•sion

(ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪˈmɪʃ ən)

n.

the emission of electrons from a surface absorbing electromagnetic radiation, as light.

[1915–20]

pho`to•e•mis′sive (-ɪˈmɪs ɪv) adj.

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photoemission - an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface)

emission - the release of electrons from parent atoms

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