solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

Examples of solar cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Light solar cells These thin-film solar cells can be printed onto flexible plastic like low-temperature ink. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Over time, this future could include moving industry to Mars or the Moon to build solar cells and more easily launch data centers into space. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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

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

• bagatelle
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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