solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

Examples of solar cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For more than six decades, scientists have been developing organic solar cells as a lightweight, flexible alternative to conventional silicon panels. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Their proof-of-concept design essentially combines a miniature solar cell, an electrolyzer, and a wastewater treatment system into one device. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

The computer will be attached to FLIP's cooling system and will be powered by a system supported by both batteries and solar cells on the rover. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Oct. 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