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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A change (normally an increase) in the electrical conductivity of a material as a result of incident electromagnetic radiation uncountable
2. 2
   change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

conductanceconductionconductordielectricphotoconductivityphotoconductivity

Etymology

From photo- + conduction.

Related phrases

electromagnetic radiation

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