Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

photogain

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pho-to-gain
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The gain (multiplication factor) of a photodetector or photomultiplier

Example Sentences

"At a reverse bias of 3V, we achieve avalanche multiplication, with 0.37A/W responsivity and avalanche photogain~2."

Etymology

From photo- + gain.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: photo

Inflected Forms

photogains (plural)

Questions

What does photogain mean?: The gain (multiplication factor) of a photodetector or photomultiplier
Where does photogain come from?: From photo- + gain.

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