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primary cell

/ˈpraɪməri sɛl/

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/ˈpraɪməri sɛl/C1formalscientific
  • ruПервичный элемент — это электрохимический элемент, который вырабатывает электрическую энергию за счет необратимой химической реакции, то есть его нельзя перезарядить, и он утилизируется после истощения химических реагентов.

A primary cell is an electrochemical cell that produces electrical energy through an irreversible chemical reaction, meaning it cannot be recharged and is discarded after its chemical reactants are depleted.

  1. Non-rechargeable batteryC1formal

    An electrochemical cell that is designed to be used once and then discarded, as it cannot be recharged.

    ruНеперезаряжаемая батарея

    • Alkaline batteries are a common type of primary cell.
    • Primary cells are often used in remote controls and flashlights.
    • Unlike secondary cells, a primary cell cannot be recharged.