cadmium cell


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cadmium cell

n
1. (General Physics) a photocell with a cadmium electrode that is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation
2. (General Physics) a former name for Weston standard cell
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Noun1.cadmium cell - a standard voltaic cell (trademark Weston)
Weston cell
standard cell - a primary cell used as a standard of electromotive force
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