Daniell cell
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Daniell cell
C19: named after John Daniell (1790–1845), English scientist
Example Sentences
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The absence of the porous pot decreases the internal resistance, but the electromotive force is the same as in the ordinary type of Daniell cell.
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 Daniell cell is one of the best, and gives a very constant current.
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 Daniell cell is much employed in telegraphy.
From The Story of Electricity by Munro, John
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
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