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photovoltaic

 
Dictionary: pho·to·vol·ta·ic   ('tō-vŏl-tā'ĭk, -vōl-) pronunciation
adj.
Capable of producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially light.

photovoltaic pho'to·vol·ta'ic n.

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Real Estate Dictionary: Photovoltaic
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The process of converting light directly into electricity using specially designed silicon cells.
Example: The house has a photovoltaic system that supplies power to the filter pumps of the swimming pool.

Electronics Dictionary: photovoltaic cell
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Component commonly called a solar cell used to convert light energy into electrical energy.


WordNet: photovoltaic
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
  Pertains to noun: voltage (meaning #1)


 
 

 

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