45
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From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
49
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From this reading =49.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
CELLSnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading VARIOUS VOLTAIC CELLS.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
diluteverbUS /daɪˈluːt/
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
electrolytenounUS /ɪˌlektrɑːˈlaɪt/
a solution that conducts electricity
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
hydrogennounUS /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
polarizesverbUS /ˈpoʊləraɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “polarize” — cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
with speed
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
Single-Fluid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
sulphuricadjective
of or relating to or containing sulfur
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
carry out
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
Two-Fluid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Cells.= The simple cell (§ 45) is a single-fluid cell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The liquid is called the _electrolyte_, and this must act upon one of the plates; that is, chemical action must take place in order to produce a current.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading VARIOUS VOLTAIC CELLS.
VOLTAICadjective
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
From this reading VARIOUS VOLTAIC CELLS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The simple cell polarizes rapidly, so something must be used with the dilute sulphuric acid to destroy the hydrogen bubbles.
