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Definition of Voltaic cell
1. Noun. An electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged.
Exact synonyms: Galvanic Cell, Primary Cell
Terms within: Anode, Cathode
Generic synonyms: Cell, Electric Cell
Specialized synonyms: Leclanche Cell, Mercury Cell, Standard Cell, Wet Cell
Group relationships: Galvanic Battery, Voltaic Battery
Antonyms: Electrolytic Cell
Terms within: Anode, Cathode
Generic synonyms: Cell, Electric Cell
Specialized synonyms: Leclanche Cell, Mercury Cell, Standard Cell, Wet Cell
Group relationships: Galvanic Battery, Voltaic Battery
Antonyms: Electrolytic Cell
Definition of Voltaic cell
1. Noun. A cell, such as in a battery, in which an irreversible chemical reaction generates electricity; a cell that cannot be recharged ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Voltaic cell
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