Noun: primary cell
- An electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged
"The simple primary cell demonstrated the basic principles of electrochemistry";
- voltaic cell, galvanic cell
Derived forms: primary cells
Type of: cell, electric cell
Antonym: electrolytic cell
Part of: galvanic battery, voltaic battery
Encyclopedia: Primary cell