'Bunsen cell' definitions:

Definition of 'Bunsen cell'

From: GCIDE

Bunsen cell \Bun"sen cell\ (Elec.) A zinc-carbon cell in which the zinc (amalgamated) is surrounded by dilute sulphuric acid, and the carbon by nitric acid or a chromic acid mixture, the two plates being separated by a porous cup. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]