photocathode

photocathode

(ˌfəʊtəʊˈkæθəʊd)

n

(Chemistry) a cathode that undergoes or is used for photoemission

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pho•to•cath•ode

(ˌfoʊ toʊˈkæθ oʊd)

n.

a cathode, typically of a cesium or sodium compound, having the property of emitting electrons when activated by light or other radiation.

[1925–30]

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1.

photocathode - a cathode that emits electrons when illuminated cathode - a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device electric eye, magic eye, photocell, photoconductive cell, photoelectric cell - a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations

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photocathode