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Photoelectric Emission

Definition: Photoelectric emission refers to the emission of electrons from a material's surface when it is exposed to light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Examples:

1. Noun:

- A photoelectric emission occurs when photons strike the surface of a metal, causing electrons to be emitted.

- The photoelectric emission effect is the basis for the operation of a photodiode.

2. Adjective:

- The photoelectric emission current can be measured using a specialized apparatus.

- She conducted experiments to study the photoelectric emission properties of different materials.

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