electric eye

as in photoelectric cell

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Recent Examples of electric eye The upgrades include everything from touchless entry doors that operate with an electric eye, better air filtration and dividers in shared workspaces. Alexis Oatman, cleveland, 27 June 2021 With a bright eye serving as the face's anchor, O'Brien makes sure to accent the cheek with a similar shade without going over the top, and Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in Peach Passion complements the electric eye shadow. Maura Brannigan, Allure, 15 Mar. 2022 Think: electric eye makeup for a pop of color on Zoom screen or impromptu, DIY at-home haircuts that ran the gamut from minor trims to full-on bobs. Akili King, Vogue, 21 May 2021 Nations’ electric eye also recorded voles climbing down trees head-first, showing an ability to pivot at the ankle just like red squirrels. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Mar. 2021 Before extra lighting was installed outside the house, as well as a few electric eyes. Patti Davis, Town & Country, 1 Nov. 2012

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“Electric eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric%20eye. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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