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

Meanwhile Clutching Hand himself had approached the table to recover his weapon and had noticed the queer little selenium cell.

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

The faithful little selenium cell burglar alarm had done the trick.

From The War Terror by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

Stebbins of Urbana has been very successful in its application and he discovered the secondary minimum of Algol with the selenium cell.

From Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by Todd, David Peck

Kennedy picked up the selenium cell and a long coil of fine wire which he placed in a bag.

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