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selenium cell
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selenium cell [sə′lē·nē·əm ‚sel]
(electronics)
A photoconductive cell in which a thin film of selenium is used between suitable electrodes; the resistance of the cell decreases when the illumination is increased.


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Most existing transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) devices -- metal oxide varistors (MOV), silicon avalanche diodes, selenium cells, gas discharge tubes and hybrid surge suppressors -- are based on a two-decade-old technology.
 
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