Daniell cell
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Daniell cell
C19: named after John Daniell (1790–1845), English scientist
Example Sentences
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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
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
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.
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
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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