Meanings
nounGrove cell (plural Grove cells)
plural Grove cells
- An early electric primary cell consisting of a zinc anode in dilute sulfuric acid and a platinum cathode in concentrated nitric acid, the two separated by a porous ceramic pot.
Origin
Named after its inventor, Welsh physical scientist William Robert Grove.
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APA
Grove cell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Grove%20cell
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