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- [foh-toh-sel]
- /ˈfoʊ toʊˌsɛl/
- /ˈfəʊ.təʊ.sel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-toh-sel]
- /ˈfoʊ toʊˌsɛl/
Definition of photocells word
- noun photocells a solid-state device that converts light into electrical energy by producing a voltage, as in a photovoltaic cell, or uses light to regulate the flow of current, as in a photoconductive cell: used in automatic control systems for doors, lighting, etc. 1
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Origin of photocells
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; photo- + cell1
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Parts of speech for Photocells
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
photocells popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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