photogain
English
noun
Definitions
- (physics) The gain (multiplication factor) of a photodetector or photomultiplier
Etymology
Prefix from English gain (convenient, against, foredeal, favourable, direct, kindly, suitable, contrary, straight, profit).
Origin
English
gain
Gloss
convenient, against, foredeal, favourable, direct, kindly, suitable, contrary, straight, profit
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Property
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Cognates and derived terms
- again English
- autogain English
- foregain English
- gain English
- gainable English
- gainand English
- gainer English
- gainest English
- gaineth English
- gainful English
- gainless English
- gainly English
- gainsharing English
- gainside English
- gainword English
- gainworthy English
- outgain English
- overgain English
- regain English
- undergain English
- ungain English
- gagner French
- gayn Middle English