PHOTOEMISSION


Meaning of PHOTOEMISSION in English

n.

Pronunciation: -i- ' mi-sh ə n

Function: noun

Date: 1916

: the release of electrons from a usually solid material (as a metal) by means of energy supplied by incidence of radiation and especially light

– pho · to · emis · sive \ - ' mi-siv \ adjective

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