photovoltaic cell

/ˌˈfoʊdoʊˈvoʊlˌteɪɪk sɛl/
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Other forms: photovoltaic cells

Definitions of photovoltaic cell
  1. noun
    a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy
    synonyms: solar cell
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    type of:
    cell, electric cell
    a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
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