photovoltaic
adjective/ˌfoʊtoʊvɒlˈteɪɪk/
Frequency rank: #12,813 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the direct conversion of light into electricity using semiconductor materials.
Example sentence
The roof of the new school building is covered with photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity.
Synonyms & related words
- solar
- photoelectric
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