photovoltaic

adjective/ˌfoʊtoʊvɒlˈteɪɪk/

Frequency rank: #12,813 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

relating to the direct conversion of light into electricity using semiconductor materials.

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Example sentence

The roof of the new school building is covered with photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

Synonyms & related words

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