air cell

noun

Definitions

  1. A terminal dilation of the bronchiole in lungs or similar organs where gas exchange…

    A terminal dilation of the bronchiole in lungs or similar organs where gas exchange occurs.

  2. Spaces that contain air in the bones of the skull.

  3. A prechamber in an indirect injection internal combustion engine.

  4. + 2 more definitions
    1. An electrochemical cell that uses air as a terminal, such as the metal-air…

      An electrochemical cell that uses air as a terminal, such as the metal-air electrochemical cell.

    2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see air cell.

      • An air cell formed as the egg cooled and dried

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