Photovoltaic Meaning
/fˌoʊtəˌvoʊˈlteɪɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjProducing a voltage when exposed to light.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a solar photovoltaic panel installer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ panels on the roof convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rooftop ____ panels converted sunlight into electricity to power the entire building.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- Italian Voltabor. English Volta Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English voltaic English photovoltaic From photo- + voltaic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But the truly impressive part of this entry is the photovoltaic film that has been applied to the platform and entrance roofs (all 272 square metres of it). It is a UK first for the railway, and is expected to generate 36kW of electricity to meet the needs of the station itself and to feed the surplus back to the grid."
— 2021 September 22, “National Rail Awards 2021: Denmark Hill Station Enhancement Project”, in RAIL, number 940, page 39:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ panels on the roof convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rooftop ____ panels converted sunlight into electricity to power the entire building.