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cell (energy)  

Definition

  • The basic building block of a battery. It is an electrochemical device consisting of an anode and a cathode in a common electrolyte kept apart with a separator. This assembly may be used in its own container as a single cell battery or be combined and interconnected with other cells in a container to form a multicelled battery.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1242

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