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photoemission
noun pho·to·emis·sion \-i-ˈmi-shən\
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
— pho·to·emis·sive \-ˈmi-siv\ adjective
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First Known Use of PHOTOEMISSION
1916
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photoemission
noun pho·to·emis·sion \-i-ˈmish-ən\
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
—pho·to·emis·sive \-ˈmis-iv\ adjective
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