Meaning

1 senses
  1. Synonym of galvanic cell.

More definitions
  • an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged

Origin

Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, who made early experiments in electricity.

Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, who made early experiments in electricity.

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Forms

plural: voltaic cells
Singularvoltaic cell
Pluralvoltaic cells

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Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged:galvanic cellprimary cell

Antonyms

1 antonyms

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