photodetector en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English detector English photodetector From photo- + detector.
Meanings
- Any device used to detect electromagnetic radiation
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photodetectors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
photoresistor · phototube · phototransistor · photovoltaic cell · photoswitch · photodiode · photoconductive cell
Synonyms
photodevice · photoelectric detector · light-sensitive detector · light sensor photodevice · light-sensitive cell · photosensor
Translations (2)
it fotorivelatore (Translations) · it fotosensore (Translations)