compound cell
[ˈkɒmpaʊnd sɛl]
nounpl: compound cells
célula composta
1. A biological cell that contains multiple nuclei or is composed of multiple smaller cellular units functioning together
The compound cell structure of certain fungi allows for efficient nutrient distribution.
A estrutura de célula composta de certos fungos permite uma distribuição eficiente de nutrientes.
2. In botany, a cell formed by the fusion or aggregation of multiple cells
Compound cells in plant tissues often exhibit enhanced mechanical strength.
As células compostas nos tecidos vegetais frequentemente exibem resistência mecânica aprimorada.
3. In electrochemistry, a galvanic cell arrangement where multiple cells are connected to increase voltage or current capacity
A compound cell battery provides greater power output than a single cell.
Uma bateria de célula composta fornece maior potência que uma célula única.
This is primarily a technical term used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is specific to fields such as biology, botany, and electrochemistry. In Brazil, it appears most frequently in university-level science courses and research publications.
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