photoelectric cell

as in electric eye

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Recent Examples of photoelectric cell In 2016, Gabor and his colleagues modeled the best conditions for a photoelectric cell that regulates energy flow. Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2020
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  • The upgrades include everything from touchless entry doors that operate with an electric eye, better air filtration and dividers in shared workspaces.
    Alexis Oatman, cleveland, 27 June 2021
  • With a bright eye serving as the face's anchor, O'Brien makes sure to accent the cheek with a similar shade without going over the top, and Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in Peach Passion complements the electric eye shadow.
    Maura Brannigan, Allure, 15 Mar. 2022

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“Photoelectric cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photoelectric%20cell. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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