photovoltaic
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pho·to·vol·ta·ic
(fō′tō-vōl-tā′ĭk, -vŏl-)adj.
Capable of producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially light.
pho′to·vol·ta′ic n.
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photovoltaic
(ˌfəʊtəʊvɒlˈteɪɪk)adj
(General Physics) of, concerned with, or producing electric current or voltage caused by electromagnetic radiation, esp visible light from the sun
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pho•to•vol•ta•ic
(ˌfoʊ toʊ vɒlˈteɪ ɪk, -voʊl-)adj.
of or pertaining to a material or device in which electricity is generated as a result of exposure to light.
[1920–25]
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photovoltaic
[ˌfəʊtəʊvɒlˈteɪɪk]A. ADJ → fotovoltaico
B. CPD photovoltaic cell N → célula f fotovoltaica
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