A type of small Leclanché cell containing no free fluid. In the commonest type the electrolyte is ammonium chloride paste, the positive electrode (anode) a central carbon rod, and the negative electrode (cathode) the zinc casing. Dry cells are widely used in flashlights and portable radios.
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