Word: Cell
How to pronounce: sel
Noun
Definitions:
1. A small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun sleeps.
Example sentences: "The authorities locked all remaining inmates in their cells"
2. The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.
Example sentences: "When this occurs, the cytoplasm from the two cells fuses, but the nuclei remain separate and distinct."
3. A small group forming a nucleus of political activity, typically a secret, subversive one.
Example sentences: "The weapons may be used to arm terrorist cells"
4. A device containing electrodes immersed in an electrolyte, used for current-generation or electrolysis.
Example sentences: "This is said to be important when welding heat-sensitive parts such as miniature battery cells or sensitive electronic devices."
5. The local area covered by one of the short-range transmitters in a cellular telephone system.
Example sentences: "The service operates in local areas known as cells."
Synonyms:
prison cell
chamber
room
erythrocyte
electrolyzer
electrolytic cell
punishment cell
monastic cell
cellule
cubicle
cabin
closet
cellules
mobile
cellular telephone
mobile phone
galvanic element
compartment
bay
photoelectric cell
Antonyms:
extracellular
Derivations:
cellular
cellphone
celled
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Cell in Other Languages...
Spanish: Celular
German: Zelle
French: Cellule
Italian: Cellula
Turkish: Hücre
