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

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

1. A device in which chemical energy from a spontaneous redox reaction is changed to electrical energy that can be used to do work, also called a galvanic cell. (09 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Voltaic Cell

voltage drop
voltage gated ion channel
voltage gradient
voltage loop
voltage multiplier
voltage multipliers
voltage regulator
voltage spike
voltage spikes
voltagelike
voltages
voltagraphy
voltaic
voltaic batteries
voltaic battery
voltaic cell
voltaic cells
voltaic couple
voltaic couples
voltaic pile
voltaic taste
voltaism
voltaisms
voltaite
voltameter
voltameters
voltammeter
voltammeters
voltammetric
voltammetry

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