photronic

English

Etymology

Originally a brand name.

Adjective

photronic (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to photoelectric cells that generate electromotive force by utilizing the action of light on the contact between two dissimilar metals.
   • 1937, Rolla Roy Ramsey, Experimental Radio, page 169:

     The photoelectric cell and the Weston photronic cells are the ones in most common use. The photronic cell is an oxide cell and produces a small electromotive force which is proportional to the light intensity.

   • 1946, United States. Navy Department. Office of Industrial Relations, U.S. Navy Manual of Safety Equipment, page 93:

     A photronic light meter consists of a photronic cell connected to an electrical meter graduated directly in foot-candles.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with photonic.

References

• Merriam-Webster [1]

Anagrams

• orthopnic