solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

Examples of solar cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the satellite uses solar cells to run the main satellite bus and conduct routine operations, the demonstration payload runs independently on City Labs' proprietary NanoTritium Betavoltaic power system. — David Szondy july 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Polysilicon serves as the foundation for solar cells, semiconductors and other technologies. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Two-dimensional perovskites are often seen as leading candidates for future LEDs and solar cells because their layered structure can be customized molecule by molecule. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

And even the best solar cells available today can convert only about half the sunlight that hits them to electricity. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solar cell

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Kids Definition

solar cell

noun

: a photoelectric cell that converts sunlight into electrical energy and is used as a power source