photoemission
pho·to·emis·sion
noun \-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
First Known Use of PHOTOEMISSION
1916
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