standard cell

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. a primary electric cell, as the Weston cell, that produces an accurately known constant voltage: used in scientific measurements.

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standard cell British  

noun

1. a voltaic cell producing a constant and accurately known electromotive force that can be used to calibrate voltage-measuring instruments

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Etymology

Origin of standard cell

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

And don’t forget about the drain: Rather than a standard metal drain cover, many designers opt for a linear drain that can be tiled over and almost disappears into the floor.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Two are limited edition in gold and silver; the other is a standard metal coin, much like the legal tender 50p piece.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023

Many hostels use standard metal bunk beds, which means there’s little to no privacy beyond the communal bathrooms that travelers share.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

But the cost of sending a standard metal container from China to the U.S.

From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2022

It is common to have money made of the standard metal in reserves.

From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.