Meaning of the word photovoltaic in English

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photovoltaic

US /ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊ.vɑːlˈteɪ.ɪk/
UK /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.vɒlˈteɪ.ɪk/
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Adjective

relating to the production of electric current at the junction of two substances exposed to light

Example:
The house is equipped with photovoltaic panels to generate its own electricity.
Advances in photovoltaic technology have made solar energy more affordable.