Daniell cell
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Daniell cell
C19: named after John Daniell (1790–1845), English scientist
Example Sentences
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Directions for Making a Daniell Cell.—The simple Daniell cell shown in fig.
From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah
This need was met by the Daniell cell.
From The Story of Great Inventions by Burns, Elmer Ellsworth
Thus in the Daniell cell the dissolution of copper as well as of zinc would increase the loss in available energy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
The Daniell cell is much employed in telegraphy.
From The Story of Electricity by Munro, John
With this apparatus he obtained sparks 6 in. long, the initial source of electrification being a single Daniell cell.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
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