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Batteries glossary

Electrochemical cell

Also called cell, battery cell, galvanic cell

The basic unit of a battery: two electrodes separated by an electrolyte, in which chemical reactions move electrons through an outside circuit. Cells are joined in series to raise voltage and in parallel to raise capacity.

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