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photovoltaic (adj.)

"of or pertaining to the generation of an electric current at the junction of two substances exposed to light," 1923, from photo- + voltaic. Related: Photovoltaics (see -ics).

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Definitions of photovoltaic from WordNet

photovoltaic (adj.)
producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light);
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