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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 - producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)

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photovoltaic

[ˌfəʊtəʊvɒlˈteɪɪk]

A. ADJ → fotovoltaico

B. CPD photovoltaic cell N → célula f fotovoltaica

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