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galvanic cell

Noun B2 – Upper-Intermediate

A device that produces electricity from a spontaneous chemical reaction between two different metals.

"A simple galvanic cell can be made from a lemon, a zinc nail and a copper coin."

A galvanic cell converts chemical energy into electricity, while an electrolytic cell does the reverse, using electricity to force a reaction.

Synonyms

voltaic cell