voltaic cell
an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged (Freq. 1) • Syn: galvanic cell, primary cell • Ant: electrolytic cell • Hypernyms: cell, electric cell • Hyponyms: Leclanche cell, mercury cell, standard cell, wet cell • Part Holonyms: voltaic battery, galvanic battery • Part Meronyms: anode, cathode
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