What does "photodetector" mean?

Any device used to detect electromagnetic radiation

Photodetector

Q: What is a synonym for "photodetector"?

Common synonyms include: light sensitive cell, light sensitive detector, light sensor photodevice, light sensor photodevice, light-sensitive cell, light-sensitive detector.

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Noun

1
Any device used to detect electromagnetic radiation

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All synonyms

light sensitive cell light sensitive detector light sensor photodevice light sensor photodevice light-sensitive cell light-sensitive detector

Etymology

From photo- + detector.

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