pho·to·con·duc·tiv·i·ty (f  t-k nd k-t v -t )n. pl. pho·to·con·duc·tiv·i·ties Electrical conductivity affected by exposure to light. pho to·con·duction n.pho to·con·ductive adj. |
photoconductivity [ˌfəʊtəʊˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ]
n
(Physics / General Physics) the change in the electrical conductivity of certain substances, such as selenium, as a result of the absorption of electromagnetic radiation
photoconductive [ˌfəʊtəʊkənˈdʌktɪv] adj
photoconductor n
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| Noun | 1. | photoconductivity - change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation electrical conduction - the passage of electricity through a conductor |
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