photoacoustic
|pho-to-a-cous-tic|
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/ˌfoʊtoʊəˈkuːstɪk/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊəˈkuːstɪk/
light-sound interaction
Etymology
'photoacoustic' originates from the combination of 'photo-' from Greek 'phōs' meaning 'light' and 'acoustic' from Greek 'akoustikos' meaning 'of or for hearing'.
'photoacoustic' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'phōs' and 'akoustikos' to describe phenomena involving light and sound.
Initially, it referred to the interaction between light and sound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a method of measuring the absorption of light by a material by detecting the sound waves produced by the absorbed light.
The photoacoustic effect is used in various scientific applications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 02:43