air cell
The term 'air cell' has diverse applications across biology, engineering, anatomy, and electrochemistry, each referring to small air-filled spaces or cavities.
Definition
B2Biology
(technical)A small air pocket that forms at the bottom end of an egg, created when the egg's contents contract and lose moisture after being laid.
Example
- The air cell in the egg becomes larger as the egg ages.
C1Anatomy
(technical)Spaces in the mastoid bone behind the ear that contain air.
Example
- Mastoid air cells can become infected, leading to mastoiditis.
C1Medicine
(technical)A terminal dilation of the bronchiole in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
Example
- The air cells in the lungs are crucial for oxygen exchange.
C1Mechanical Engineering
(technical)A prechamber in an indirect injection internal combustion engine.
Example
- The air cell design improves fuel combustion efficiency.
C1Electrochemistry
(technical)An electrochemical cell that uses air as a terminal, such as in metal-air batteries.
Example
- Metal-air batteries with air cells are used in various portable electronic devices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "air cell":
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