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air cell
noun
- Anatomy, Zoology, Botany. a cavity or receptacle containing air.
- Electricity. a cell in which the positive electrode is depolarized by the oxygen in the air.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of air cell1
First recorded in 1780–90
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Example Sentences
The air cell termed clavicular sends a process outward towards the arm, along with the blood vessels which supply the arm.
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Evaporation of water from the egg further shrinks the contents and increases the size of the air cell.
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Asbestos air cell covering is employed to cover hot-water circulating pipes.
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This air-cell is slightly enlarged till the tenth day, when no further evaporation should take place.
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Breathing is accomplished by a single chamber or air-cell, but also through the skin.
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