= photocell, n.

A photoelectric cell. Obsolete. rare.

A device which generates an electric current or voltage dependent on the degree of illumination; a photoelectric cell.

a cell that rectifies an electric current passing through it; spec. a photovoltaic cell.

A kind of photovoltaic cell. Also as adj.: designating such a cell.

a solar cell, or an assembly of such cells.

A photovoltaic device; spec. = solar cell n. at solar, adj. n.1compounds 3.

a photovoltaic device which converts solar radiation into electrical energy.