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pho·to·e·mis·sion

 (fō′tō-ĭ-mĭsh′ən)
n.
Emission of photoelectrons, especially from metallic surfaces.

photoemission

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

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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Noun1.photoemission - an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface)
emission - the release of electrons from parent atoms
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