electric cell

American  

[i-lek-trik sel] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk ˈsɛl /

noun

plural

electric cells

1. a device that generates electrical energy from chemical energy, usually consisting of two different electrodes placed in an electrolyte; battery.

2. Also called electrolytic cell. a device for producing electrolysis, consisting essentially of the electrolyte, its container, and the electrodes.

3. fuel cell.

4. solar cell.

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electric cell Scientific  

1. A device, such as a battery, that is capable of changing some form of energy, such as chemical energy or radiant energy, into electricity.

2. Also called voltaic cell

3. ◆ An electric cell that converts light energy into electrical energy using the photoelectric effect is called a photoelectric or photovoltaic cell; such cells are used in the generation of solar power and are called solar cells.

4. See also galvanic

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Example Sentences

Hula As similar yet as opposite as the poles of an electric cell are Calvin Coolidge and Alfred Emanuel Smith.

From Time Magazine Archive

Oh, nobody should laugh, Frank—Dr. Pacetti keeps pointing out that there are electric eels on Earth, with specialized muscle-tissue that acts as an electric cell...

From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.

Nothing, that is, except an electric cell and a few drops of the unknown solution.

From The Skylark of Space by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)

In 1841 he invented the carbon-zinc electric cell which is known by his name, and which conducted him to several important achievements.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various

The converse is presented in the common electric cell.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various