- voltaic cell, galvanic cell, primary cell - an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged
--1 is a kind of cell, electric cell
--1 is a part of voltaic battery, galvanic battery
--1 has parts: anode; cathode
Antonyms: electrolytic cell
--1 has particulars: Leclanche cell; mercury cell; standard cell; wet cell