air cell

noun

1. Anatomy, Zoology, Botany. a cavity or receptacle containing air.
2. Electricity. a cell in which the positive electrode is depolarized by the oxygen in the air.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air cell¹

First recorded in 1780–90

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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