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dry cell
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dry cell
n.
A voltage-generating cell having an electrolyte in the form of moist paste.
[So called because its contents cannot spill.]
dry cell
n
(Physics / General Physics) 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
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. Compare wet cell.
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Noun1.dry cell - a small Leclanche cell containing no free liquid; the electrolyte is a paste and the negative zinc pole forms the container of the cell; used in flashlights, portable radios, etc.
dry battery - a voltaic battery consisting of two or more dry cells
Leclanche cell - voltaic cell that produces approximately 1.5 volts


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For this reason, rechargeable batteries couldn't be used unless charged after purchase and so lagged behind dry cells in convenience.
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Protect dry cells by keeping them out of the cold and wind.
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This point may properly be checked in testing a new instrument for acceptance, the procedure being as follows: The reference cell and the cell under test are to be disconnected from the comparator and the posts marked "+ Ref" and "+ X Cell" are to be joined by a copper wire; then one wire is to be detached from each of the three dry cells which supply indicators A and B and the main dial (see fig.
Treasure of the Past: IV by Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
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