Downs cell en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented in 1923 by the American chemist James Cloyd Downs (1885–1957).
Meanings
- An electrochemical cell with a carbon anode, an iron cathode, and a liquid sodium chloride electrolyte, used for the commercial preparation of metallic sodium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |