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Fuel cell

//ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl// noun

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  1. 1
    An electrochemical device in which the intrinsic chemical free energy of fuel and oxidant is catalytically converted to direct current energy.

    "A new energy source claimed by Mr. Coultas to be potentially applicable to locomotives is the fuel cell, now becoming more commonly known as the fuel battery. [...] The fuel cells which are furthest advanced in engineering development today use hydrogen as the fuel."

  2. 2
    cell that produces electricity by oxidation of fuel (hydrogen and oxygen or zinc and air); often used in electric cars wordnet
  3. 3
    Synonym of fuel tank: A fuel storage tank.
  4. 4
    Synonym of fuel tank: A fuel storage tank.; A fuel tank with a flexible inner liner to reduce the risk of puncture.

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