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Leclanché Cell

Description:

The Leclanché cell is a type of dry cell battery invented by the French engineer Georges Leclanché in 1866. It was one of the first widely used portable power sources and often referred to as a "wet cell." The cell consists of a zinc anode, a carbon cathode, and a paste electrolyte made of ammonium chloride.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A type of battery:

The Leclanché cell provides a low-cost power source for various applications such as flashlights, doorbells, and electric toys.

Sample sentence: I replaced the worn-out Leclanché cell in my flashlight, and now it works perfectly again.

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