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Topic: Technology

phonographic

IPA: /fəˈnɒɡrəfɪk/

KK: /fənəˈgræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the recording and reproduction of sound using a phonograph, which is a device that plays recorded music or sounds.

Example: The phonographic records from the early 20th century are highly sought after by collectors.

phonography

IPA: /fəˈnɒɡrəfi/

KK: /fənˈɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: A method of writing that uses symbols to represent sounds in speech, allowing for the transcription of spoken language.

Example: Phonography is often used in court reporting to quickly capture spoken words.

phot

IPA: //fɒt//

KK: /fōt/

noun

Definition: A unit of light measurement that indicates the amount of illumination on a surface.

Example: The phot is used to measure the intensity of light in scientific experiments.

photocell

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəʊˌsɛl/

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌsɛl/

noun

Definition: A device that converts light energy into electrical energy, often used in automatic lighting systems or solar panels.

Example: The photocell turned on the streetlights automatically at dusk.

photocompose

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkəmˌpoʊz//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkəmˌpoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To prepare written material for printing using a photographic process.

Example: The designer decided to photocompose the text for the magazine layout.

photoconductive

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəkoʊnˈdʌktɪv//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəkoʊnˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a material that conducts electricity better when exposed to light.

Example: The photoconductive material is used in solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.

photocopier

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpɪər//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑɪpər/

noun

Definition: A device that makes copies of documents and images by using light and heat to reproduce them on paper.

Example: The office has a new photocopier that can print in color.

photocopy

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpi//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpi/

noun

Definition: A copy of a document or image made using a machine that reproduces it by using light.

Example: I need to make a photocopy of this report for the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a copy of a document or image using a machine that makes photographic reproductions.

Example: I need to photocopy these documents for the meeting.

photocopying

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpiɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpiɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making copies of documents or images using a machine called a photocopier.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

verb

Definition: The action of making a copy of a document or image using a machine that produces copies on paper.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

photocurrent

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkʌrənt//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɜr.ənt/

noun

Definition: A flow of electric charge that is generated when light hits a special material.

Example: The photocurrent increased significantly when the light intensity was raised.

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