photoconductivity

/ˌˈfoʊdoʊˈkɑndəkˌtɪvədi/
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Definitions of photoconductivity
  1. noun
    change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation
    synonyms: photoconduction
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    type of:
    electrical conduction
    the passage of electricity through a conductor
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