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Voltaic Cell.
Voltaic Cell - as a noun
An electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
galvanic cellprimary cellHypernyms (Closely Related)
cellelectric cellHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
electrolytic cellExample Sentences
"A voltaic cell is an electrochemical cell that produces electrical energy from chemical reactions."
"The most common type of voltaic cell is the zinc-carbon battery."
"A voltaic cell consists of two half-cells connected by a salt bridge."
"In a voltaic cell, oxidation occurs at the anode and reduction occurs at the cathode."
"The voltage produced by a voltaic cell is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the half-cells."