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primary cell [2 records]

Record 1 2012-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cells and Batteries
CONT

A primary cell is one in which the chemical action eats away one of the electrodes, usually the negative electrode. When this happens, the electrode must be replaced or the cell must be discarded.

OBS

Primary cells are non-rechargeable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piles et accumulateurs
DEF

Élément individuel servant à la production d'énergie électrique par transformation directe d'énergie chimique.

OBS

La plupart des piles primaires sont des piles sèches. On désigne sous ce nom les piles dont l'électrolyte est immobilisé par une substance absorbante.

OBS

Les piles primaires sont des piles non-rechargeables.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilas y acumuladores
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Record 2 2007-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Coal Preparation
DEF

A group of flotation cells in which the raw feed is given a preliminary treatment, either or both of the products being subsequently retreated.

OBS

primary cell: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des charbons
DEF

Groupe de cellules de flottation dans lequel l'alimentation brute est soumise à un traitement préliminaire; l'un ou l'autre des produits obtenus, ou tous les deux, sont retraités ultérieurement.

OBS

cellule primaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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