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Noun: mercury cell  murkyuree sel
  1. A primary cell consisting of a zinc anode and a cathode of mercury oxide and an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide

Derived forms: mercury cells

Type of: galvanic cell, primary cell, voltaic cell

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