photoconductivity

noun

pho·​to·​con·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌfō-tō-ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈti-və-tē 

-kən-

: electrical conductivity that is affected by exposure to electromagnetic radiation (such as light)

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

photoconductivity

noun

pho·​to·​con·​duc·​tiv·​i·​ty -ˌkän-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē, -kən- 

plural photoconductivities

: electrical conductivity that is affected by exposure to electromagnetic radiation (as light)