photogenerated
|pho-to-gen-er-at-ed|
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/
(photogenerate)
produced by light
Etymology
'photogenerated' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'photo-' meaning 'light' and the verb 'generate' meaning 'to produce or create.'
'photo-' and 'generate' were combined in modern scientific English to form 'photogenerate,' and its past participle/adjective form is 'photogenerated.'
Initially, it meant 'produced by light,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'photogenerate'.
The material photogenerated a current when exposed to sunlight.
Adjective 1
produced or generated by the action of light, especially in a scientific or technical context.
The photogenerated electrons are crucial for the operation of solar cells.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/02 20:35