#voltaic_cell__voltaiccell__galvaniccell__primary_cell__primarycell an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged
exclusion: electrolytic_cell
supertype: electric_cell__cell a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
part: anode.terminal cathode.depot
part of: voltaic_battery
subtype: Leclanche_cell voltaic cell that produces approximately 1.5 volts
subtype: dry_cell__drycell 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.
subtype: mercury_cell__mercurycell a primary cell consisting of a zinc anode and a cathode of mercury oxide and an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide
subtype: standard_cell a primary cell used as a standard of electro-motive force
subtype: Clark_cell__Clark_standard_cell a form of voltaic cell once used as a standard for electromotive force
subtype: Weston_cell__cadmium_cell__cadmiumcell a standard voltaic cell (trademark Weston)
subtype: wet_cell__wetcell a primary voltaic cell having a liquid electrolyte
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