dry cell

noun

, Electricity.

1. a cell in which the electrolyte exists in the form of a paste, is absorbed in a porous medium, or is otherwise restrained from flowing.

dry cell

noun

1. a primary cell in which the electrolyte is in the form of a paste or is treated in some way to prevent it from spilling Compare wet cell

dry cell

1. A galvanic electric cell, such as a flashlight battery, in which the chemicals in the electrolyte are made into a paste so that they cannot easily spill from their container.
2. Compare wet cell

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry cell¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Even at local stationary stores and small electric stores, I could not find any dry-cell batteries.

From The Daily Beast

Take the armature off the motor and connect the commutator wires to a dry cell battery.

From Project Gutenberg

With the armature still off, connect the field coil directly to the dry cell.

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The dry cell will give a strong current, but for a short time only.

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He purchased a little dry-cell hand lantern that he at first tied to his belt.

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The small current required is supplied to the coil from a single dry cell.

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