selenium cell

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. a photovoltaic cell consisting of a thin strip of selenium placed between two metal electrodes.

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selenium cell British  

noun

1. a photoelectric cell containing a strip of selenium between two metal electrodes

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Etymology

Origin of selenium cell

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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selenium cell

All I've got to do now is to get my selenium cell simplified enough for commercial purposes!

From Phantom Wires A Novel by Brown, Arthur William

On the window-sill outside is a selenium cell.

From The Silent Bullet by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

Then he came back and lifted his hat, hiding as much as possible the selenium cell, letting the light fall on it.

From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

A selenium cell in its simplest form consists merely of some prepared selenium placed between two or more metal electrodes, the selenium acting as a high resistance conductor between them.

From Wireless Transmission of Photographs Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1919 by Martin, Marcus J.

Form of selenium cell used by Bell and Tainter 110 54.

From Wireless Transmission of Photographs Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1919 by Martin, Marcus J.