acoustoelectric

adjective

acous·​to·​elec·​tric ə-¦kü-stō-i-¦lek-trik 

of electricity

: produced by the pressure of acoustic waves

an acoustoelectric effect

Note: Acoustic waves traveling along a conductive material can sometimes carry stray electrons with them, causing an electric current to flow.

Word History

Etymology

acousto- + electric entry 1

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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