solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

Examples of solar cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this month, the Biden administration announced major new tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, and a range of other goods. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 May 2024 Existing tariffs on solar cells will double from 25% to 50%. William Gavin, Quartz, 17 May 2024 The tariff rate will double, up to 50%, on solar cell imports this year. The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 May 2024 Other goods from China slapped with higher tariffs include solar cells, batteries, battery materials, cranes used at ports, and certain medical supplies, as well as steel and aluminum imported from China. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for solar cell 

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solar cell was in 1955

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“Solar cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20cell. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

solar cell

noun
: a photoelectric cell that converts sunlight into electrical energy and is used as a power source

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