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Noun: photoelectric cell  ,fow-tow-i'lek-trik sel
  1. A transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations
    - photoconductive cell, photocell, electric eye, magic eye

Derived forms: photoelectric cells

Type of: detector, sensing element, sensor, transducer

Encyclopedia: Photoelectric cell