English noun: voltaic cell | |||
1. | voltaic cell (artifact) an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged | ||
Synonyms | galvanic cell, primary cell | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cell, electric cell | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Leclanche cell, mercury cell, standard cell, wet cell | ||
Part holonym | anode, cathode | ||
Part meronym | galvanic battery, voltaic battery | ||
Antonyms | electrolytic cell | ||