Galvanic Pile (Noun)
Meaning
Battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The galvanic pile was a groundbreaking invention that paved the way for the development of modern batteries.
- Volta's galvanic pile consisted of alternating copper and zinc discs separated by cardboard soaked in saltwater.
- The galvanic pile was the first battery to produce a steady electric current, revolutionizing the field of physics.
- In 1800, Volta demonstrated his galvanic pile to the French Academy of Sciences, showcasing its ability to generate electricity.
- The galvanic pile was a crucial innovation that enabled scientists to study electricity in a more controlled and sustained manner.