"Bunsen pile" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bunsen piles [plural]
Etymology: Named for Robert Wilhelm Bunsen. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bunsen pile (plural Bunsen piles)
  1. (physical chemistry) An early electrical battery using multiple cells of zinc and graphite in dilute chromic acid Wikipedia link: Robert Wilhelm Bunsen Tags: physical Categories (topical): Chromium, Physical chemistry, Zinc Related terms: Bunsen cell

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