voltaic cell

voltaic cell
noun
an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑galvanic cell, ↑primary cell
• Ant: ↑electrolytic cell
• Hypernyms: ↑cell, ↑electric cell
• Hyponyms: ↑Leclanche cell, ↑mercury cell, ↑standard cell, ↑wet cell
• Part Holonyms: ↑voltaic battery, ↑galvanic battery
• Part Meronyms: ↑anode, ↑cathode

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Elect.
cell (def. 7a).
[1850-55]

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voltaic cell noun
A primary cell
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Main Entry: ↑volt

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voltaic cell,
an electric cell consisting of two electrodes, each of a different metal, connected by a wire and immersed in an eletrolyte; galvanic cell. An electric current is produced in the wire by a chemical reaction between the electrolyte and one of the electrodes.

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