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Definition of photovoltaic - 3 dictionary results

pho⋅to⋅vol⋅ta⋅ic

[foh-toh-vol-tey-ik, -vohl-]
–adjective Electricity.
of or pertaining to the photovoltaic effect.

Origin:
1920–25; photo- + voltaic
pho·to·vol·ta·ic   (fō'tō-vŏl-tā'ĭk, -vōl-)   
adj.  Capable of producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially light.
pho'to·vol·ta'ic n.
photovoltaic   (fō'tō-vŏl-tā'ĭk, -vōl-)  Pronunciation Key 
Capable of producing a voltage, usually through photoemission, when exposed to radiant energy, especially light. See more at photoelectric, solar cell.
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