selenium cell

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selenium cell

n.
A photoconductive cell consisting of an insulated selenium strip between two suitable electrodes.
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selenium cell

n
(Chemistry) a photoelectric cell containing a strip of selenium between two metal electrodes
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sele′nium cell`



n.
a photovoltaic cell consisting of a thin strip of selenium placed between two metal electrodes.
[1875–80]
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Noun1.selenium cell - a photoelectric cell that uses a strip of seleniumselenium cell - a photoelectric cell that uses a strip of selenium
electric eye, magic eye, photocell, photoconductive cell, photoelectric cell - a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations
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The light meter is powered by a sensitized selenium cell that converts radiant light energy into electrical voltage; no batteries are required.
Low-level readings taken immediately after high levels have been measured may be incorrect; they may err on the low side because of temporary fatigue of the selenium cell. Ensure accuracy by allowing a few minutes for the meter to adapt to the lower light levels.
Measuring illuminance - the type 217 light meter
Both the short-circuit photocurrent density ([J.sub.sc]) and the conversion efficiency were improved by simultaneously applying Ti[O.sub.2] and tellurium to selenium cells, creating (glass/FTO/Ti[O.sub.2]/Te-doping Se/Au) cells.
Electrochemical deposition of Te and Se on flat Ti[O.sub.2] for solar cell application
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