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mercury cell

/ˈmɜːrkjəri sel/

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/ˈmɜːrkjəri sel/C1formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruТип первичного элемента питания, в котором в качестве катода используется оксид ртути, а в качестве анода — цинк, известный своим стабильным напряжением и длительным сроком хранения. Из-за экологических проблем, связанных с токсичностью ртути, его производство было в значительной степени прекращено и запрещено во многих странах.

A type of primary battery that uses mercury oxide as the cathode and zinc as the anode, known for its stable voltage and long shelf life. Due to environmental concerns about mercury toxicity, its production has been largely phased out and banned in many countries.

  1. Battery typeC1formal

    A primary electrochemical cell that uses mercury oxide as the cathode and zinc as the anode, known for its stable voltage and long shelf life, but now largely phased out due to environmental concerns.

    ruРтутный элемент

    • Mercury cells were once widely used in hearing aids and calculators.
    • Due to their toxic mercury content, the production of mercury cells has been banned in many countries.
    • The stable voltage output of a mercury cell made it ideal for precision instruments.