Acid cell
electricity. a cell using an acid electrolyte.
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acid cell n.
see parietal cell.
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noun a technique for engraving blown or cast gl-ss or a metal by the use of an acidic substance; esp. the use of hydrofluoric acid to etch a pattern onto a gl-ss or metal surface examples acid etching craft kits are now available, making the process simple and fun. word origin by 1873 historical examples […]
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