photovoltaic

adjective

pho·​to·​vol·​ta·​ic ˌfō-tō-väl-ˈtā-ik 

-vōl-

: of, relating to, or utilizing the generation of a voltage when radiant energy falls on the boundary between dissimilar substances (such as two different semiconductors)

photovoltaic noun

Examples of photovoltaic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some elements in the master plan include expanding the airport facilities and installing photovoltaic panels for the electrification of the airport's vehicle fleet. —Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

On the energy front, the vertical denim manufacturer reports that 30 percent of Apparel Park’s power comes from renewable sources, including biomass and photovoltaic energy, the process of converting sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025

This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic calls. —New Atlas, 15 June 2025

Notable in this group is Jinko Solar, which was ranked at No. 1044 a year ago but lost its place after net profit plunged 99% to $14 million after bruising competition caused prices of photovoltaic products to plummet. —Jane Ho, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for photovoltaic

• allogeneic
• algebraic
• aramaic
• formulaic
• ptolemaic
• syngeneic
• altaic
• archaic
• deltaic
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• mosaic
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