Daniell cell
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Daniell cell
C19: named after John Daniell (1790–1845), English scientist
Example Sentences
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If the slow processes of diffusion be ignored, the Daniell cell already described may be taken as a type of a reversible cell.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
In fact, we have already seen that in the Daniell cell the current decomposes a solution of sulphate of copper and deposits the pure metal on the copper plate.
From The Story of Electricity by Munro, John
In the Daniell cell the zinc plate is in dilute sulphuric acid, and the copper plate is in a solution of blue vitriol or copper sulphate.
From The Story of Great Inventions by Burns, Elmer Ellsworth
The voltage of a Daniell cell varies from about 1.07 volt to 1.14 volt, according to the density of the copper sulphate solution and the amount of zinc sulphate present in the dilute sulphuric acid.
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
The use of a solution of zinc sulphate to act on the zinc rod, or plate, is always to be preferred in the Daniell cell, when long duration is of more consequence than energetic action.
From Electric Bells and All About Them A Practical Book for Practical Men by Bottone, S. R.
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