solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

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Halocell Energy integrated an array of perovskite solar cells directly across the aircraft’s skin. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solar cell

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1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solar cell was in 1955

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“Solar cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20cell. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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solar cell

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

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