cadmium cell

cadmium cell

n

1. (General Physics) a photocell with a cadmium electrode that is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation

2. (General Physics) a former name for Weston standard cell

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cadmium cell - a standard voltaic cell (trademark Weston) Weston cell standard cell - a primary cell used as a standard of electromotive force

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