voltaic battery

noun

, Electricity.

1. battery ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of voltaic battery¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

A small voltaic battery, placed under the machine, serves to work the electric motor, and has to be replenished from time to time.

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Before you is an instrument—a small voltaic battery—in which zinc is immersed in a suitable liquid.

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Into the cell are dipped two very thin platinum wires, and these are connected by other wires with a small voltaic battery.

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The box below the table contains the voltaic battery which actuates the electro-motor.

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To show this, place pieces of zinc and copper in an acidthat is, make a voltaic battery.

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