photojunction 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 junction English photojunction From photo- + junction.
Meanings
- A nuclear battery in which a phosphor is irradiated by a radioactive material; a silicon junction converts the emitted light into electricity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photojunctions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |