photovoltaic cellnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.vɒl.teɪ.ɪk ˈsel/us/ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊ.vɑːl.teɪ.ɪk ˈsel/specializeda type of photocell that changes light from the sun into electricity, used in solar panels, pocket calculators, etc.
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