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air cell
air′ cell`
n. a cavity or receptacle of the body that contains air. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  air cell - a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passagewaysair sac, alveoluslung - either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the bloodsac - a structure resembling a bag in an animal |
air cell
air cell[′er ‚sel] (electronics) A cell in which depolarization at the positive electrode is accomplished chemically by reduction of the oxygen in the air. (mechanical engineering) A small auxiliary combustion chamber used to promote turbulence and improve combustion in certain types of diesel engines. (zoology) A cavity or receptacle for air such as an alveolus, an air sac in birds, or a dilation of the trachea in insects. air cell
air cellAn air-filled sinus cavity in a bone. See also: cellLegalSeeAirFinancialSeecellair cell
Synonyms for air cellnoun a tiny sac for holding air in the lungsSynonymsRelated Words |