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A device, such as a battery, that is capable of changing some form of energy, such as chemical energy or radiant energy, into electricity. Also called voltaic cell♦ 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. See also galvanic.

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The TVA, a federally owned and chartered electric power provider, is a New Deal legacy just like Social Security.
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At that point, the Library of Congress can once again decide to prohibit consumers from unlocking their cell phones.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Earlier this year, security at major airports was tightened because of a tip that al-Asiri had been working on a cell phone bomb.
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In his condemned cell he composed a beautiful poem of 14 verses (“My last Thought”), which was found by his wife and published.
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Some writers state that each cell contains about one thousand seeds.
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Like an electric shock, the well-known chords of the Tragala aroused his hearers—every one crowded round the singer.
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The effect of his drumming before the Café de la Loge was electric.
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"I wish the old homes of England had electric lights," thought Miss Otis, with a sigh.
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