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noun
A device that produces an electric current through simultaneous oxidation and reduction reactions occurring at two connected half cells.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: voltaic cell
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: voltaic cell, primary cell
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cell, electric cell
Narrower terms: Leclanche cell, mercury cell, standard cell, wet cell
History
Named after Italian physicist Luigi Galvani, who made early experiments in electricity.
