Daniell cell

(ˈdænjəl)

(General Physics) physics a type of cell having a zinc anode in dilute sulphuric acid separated by a porous barrier from a copper cathode in copper sulphate solution. It has an emf of 1.1 volts

[C19: named after John Daniell (1790–1845), English scientist]

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