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acoustoelectric

adjective
acous·​to·​elec·​tric | \ ə-¦kü-stō-i-¦lek-trik How to pronounce acoustoelectric (audio) \

Definition of acoustoelectric

of electricity
: produced by the pressure of acoustic waves an acoustoelectric effect

Note: Acoustic waves traveling along a conductive material can sometimes carry stray electrons with them, causing an electric current to flow.

First Known Use of acoustoelectric

1928, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acoustoelectric

acousto- + electric entry 1

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