photovoltaic cell
photovoltaic cell · photovoltaic cells
A device that absorbs radiant energy and converts it into electrical energyA device that absorbs radiant energy and converts it into electrical energy.
Meaning
1 sensesA device that absorbs radiant energy and converts it into electrical energy.
a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy
Forms
plural: photovoltaic cells| Singular | photovoltaic cell |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy:solar cell
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsolar cell
See also
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