photoreceptor
(pho-to-re-cep-tor)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a cell or structure that absorbs light.
Example Sentence
The human eye contains a photoreceptor that helps us see in different levels of light.
Synonyms
light sensor; light detector; photosensor
Antonyms
darkness sensor; shadow detector
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