secondary cell

noun

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Depositphotos In all tree species, there are long tube-like fibers found in the secondary cell wall called macrofibrils which hold wood cells. Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 July 2024 Halberg and his team eventually honed in a group of secondary cells between the beetle's kidneys and circulatory system called leptophragmata. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 The list on Friday included a range of battery technologies, but only placed tariffs on primary battery cells rather than the rechargeable batteries (also known as secondary cells) used in most consumer electronics. Russell Brandom, The Verge, 20 June 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of secondary cell was in 1885

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“Secondary cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secondary%20cell. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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