Definition of photogalvanic in English:
photogalvanic
adjective ˌfəʊtəʊɡalˈvanɪk
1Relating to or produced by photo-galvanography. Now rare (chiefly historical).
2Relating to or utilizing the generation of a potential difference between two electrodes by a photochemical reaction in the electrolyte containing them.
3More widely: relating to or involving the generation of a potential difference or an electric current as a result of incident light.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From photo- + galvanic.
Definition of photogalvanic in US English:
photogalvanic
adjectiveˌfəʊtəʊɡalˈvanɪk
1Relating to or produced by photo-galvanography. Now rare (chiefly historical).
2Relating to or utilizing the generation of a potential difference between two electrodes by a photochemical reaction in the electrolyte containing them.
3More widely: relating to or involving the generation of a potential difference or an electric current as a result of incident light.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From photo- + galvanic.