plain cell

[/pleɪn sɛl/]
nounpl: plain cells
célula simples
1. A basic electrochemical cell consisting of two dissimilar metals immersed in an electrolyte solution, without any separating membrane or complex internal structure
The plain cell is the simplest form of a galvanic cell used in chemistry education.
A célula simples é a forma mais básica de uma célula galvânica usada no ensino de química.
2. In biology, a cell that lacks specialized organelles or complex internal compartmentalization
A bacterial plain cell does not contain a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
Uma célula simples bacteriana não contém núcleo ou organelas ligadas à membrana.
The term 'plain cell' is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and biology education. It is most commonly encountered in high school or introductory university-level science courses when teaching about electrochemistry and cellular biology. The term is neutral and technical, with no cultural or regional variations in meaning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple cellgalvanic cellvoltaic cellbasic cell
Antonyms / Antônimos
complex cellspecialized celldifferentiated cell

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
célula simples
Standard term used in chemistry and biology textbooks
Portugal
célula simples
Same usage as in Brazil; consistent across European Portuguese
USA/England
plain cell or simple cell
Educational context, primarily used in introductory chemistry courses

Related Words

electrolyteelectrodeanodecathodebatteryprokaryotic cell
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