actinoelectric
|ac-ti-no-e-lec-tric|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊ.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/
light-induced electricity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinoelectric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' meaning 'ray,' and 'electric,' referring to electricity.
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' combined with 'electric' to form the modern English word 'actinoelectric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to rays and electricity,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or exhibiting the generation of electricity by the action of light.
The actinoelectric effect is observed in certain materials when exposed to light.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 01:06