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Topic: Technology

photodetector

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈdɛktər/

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊdɪˌtɛktər/

noun

Definition: A device that senses and measures light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Example: The photodetector is essential for capturing images in digital cameras.

photodiode

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəʊˌdaɪəʊd//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌdaɪoʊd/

noun

Definition: A small electronic device that converts light into electrical current, often used in sensors and optical applications.

Example: The photodiode is used in the camera to detect light and help capture images.

photoduplicate

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈdjuːplɪkət//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌdjuːplɪkɪt/

noun

Definition: A copy of a document or image made using a photocopying machine.

Example: I made a photoduplicate of the important document for my records.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a copy of a document or image using a photocopying machine.

Example: I need to photoduplicate this report for the meeting.

photoelectronic

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/

KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to electronic devices or effects that are influenced by light.

Example: The photoelectronic sensor detects changes in light levels to adjust the camera settings automatically.

photoengrave

IPA: //ˈfoʊtoʊɪnˌɡreɪv//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊɪnˌgreɪv/

transitive verb

Definition: To create an image or design on a surface using a photographic process that transfers the image onto a plate or material.

Example: The artist decided to photoengrave the intricate design onto the metal plate for the exhibition.

photoengraver

IPA: //ˈfoʊtoʊɪnˌɡreɪvər//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊɪnˌɡreɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates images or designs using a process called photoengraving, which involves transferring photographs onto a printing plate.

Example: The photoengraver carefully prepared the plates for the printing press.

photoengraving

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊɪnˌɡreɪvɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method of creating images or designs on a surface by using photographic techniques to transfer the image onto a plate, which is then etched for printing.

Example: The artist used photoengraving to create detailed prints of her original artwork.

photofinisher

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəˌfɪnɪʃər/

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌfɪnɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or business that develops and prints photographs from film.

Example: The photofinisher delivered the developed photos to the customer.

photofinishing

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəʊˌfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of developing film and printing photographs from it for customers.

Example: After taking pictures on vacation, I took my film to a local shop for photofinishing.

photoflash

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌflæʃ//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌflæʃ/

noun

Definition: A device that produces a bright light for a very short time, typically used in photography to illuminate a scene or subject.

Example: The photographer used a photoflash to capture the perfect moment in low light.

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