electric cell

American  

[i-lek-trik sel] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk ˈsɛl /

noun

plural

electric cells

1. a device that generates electrical energy from chemical energy, usually consisting of two different electrodes placed in an electrolyte; battery.

2. Also called electrolytic cell. a device for producing electrolysis, consisting essentially of the electrolyte, its container, and the electrodes.

3. fuel cell.

4. solar cell.

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electric cell Scientific  

1. A device, such as a battery, that is capable of changing some form of energy, such as chemical energy or radiant energy, into electricity.

2. Also called voltaic cell

3. ◆ An electric cell that converts light energy into electrical energy using the photoelectric effect is called a photoelectric or photovoltaic cell; such cells are used in the generation of solar power and are called solar cells.

4. See also galvanic

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