reference cell
[REF-ər-əns sel]
nounpl: reference cells
célula de referência
1. In electrochemistry, a half-cell with a stable and known electrode potential, used as a standard for measuring the potential of other electrodes
A saturated calomel electrode serves as a common reference cell in potentiometric measurements.
Um eletrodo de calomelano saturado serve como uma célula de referência comum em medições potenciométricas.
2. In spreadsheets and databases, a cell that is used as a standard value for calculations or comparisons in formulas
The formula multiplies each value by the reference cell containing the exchange rate.
A fórmula multiplica cada valor pela célula de referência que contém a taxa de câmbio.
3. In microscopy and laboratory analysis, a standardized specimen used for comparison or calibration purposes
Researchers compared the sample against a reference cell to ensure accuracy.
Os pesquisadores compararam a amostra com uma célula de referência para garantir precisão.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, electrochemical, and computational contexts. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese scientific communities, with no significant regional variations in meaning or usage.
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