CEFR C1

photovoltage

noun

Meaning

The voltage generated by a photovoltaic cell when exposed to light, typically measured in volts.

Examples

The photovoltage of the solar panel increased as the intensity of the sunlight increased.
The researchers measured the photovoltage of the photovoltaic cell under different lighting conditions.

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photovoltage (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌfoʊtəˈvɒl.tɪdʒ/

Definition

The voltage generated by a photovoltaic cell when exposed to light, typically measured in volts.

Examples

The photovoltage of the solar panel increased as the intensity of the sunlight increased.
The researchers measured the photovoltage of the photovoltaic cell under different lighting conditions.
The efficiency of the solar cell is directly related to its photovoltage and current output.

How to Use photovoltage

generate photovoltage (verb phrase): to produce a voltage when exposed to light — "The solar panel generates photovoltage when exposed to sunlight."
measure photovoltage (verb phrase): to measure the voltage generated by a photovoltaic cell — "The researchers measured the photovoltage of the solar panel using a multimeter."

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