photoemission

noun
pho·​to·​emis·​sion | \ ˌfō-tō-i-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce photoemission (audio) \

Definition of photoemission

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

Other Words from photoemission

photoemissive \ ˌfō-​tō-​i-​ˈmi-​siv How to pronounce photoemissive (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of photoemission

1916, in the meaning defined above

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photoemission

noun
pho·​to·​emis·​sion | \ -i-ˈmish-ən How to pronounce photoemission (audio) \

Medical Definition of photoemission

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

Other Words from photoemission

photoemissive \ -​ˈmis-​iv How to pronounce photoemissive (audio) \ adjective