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Origin: Greek prefix photo-

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Noun
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The emission of electrons from the surface of a material following the absorption of electromagnetic radiation.

See Also
electron photoelectron emission absorption photoelectricity electromagnetic radiation
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Rhyming Words
ect dect fect tect lect hect sect exect elect spect eject object inject adject advect expect resect adlect detect aspect
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