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photoreception

/fɒtəriːsɛpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does photoreception mean?

noun

The process by which light is detected by a living organism, such as the eye, or by a device, such as a photodetector. This process involves the conversion of light into electrical signals.

Example

"The photoreception in the eye allows us to see the world around us."

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