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Cell
01
cellula
an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own
Esempi
The study of cells, known as cell biology or cytology, delves into their structure, function, and interactions.
Lo studio delle cellule, noto come biologia cellulare o citologia, approfondisce la loro struttura, funzione e interazioni.
02
cella
a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept
Esempi
He spent hours alone in his cell, contemplating his actions and their consequences.
Ha passato ore da solo nella sua cella, contemplando le sue azioni e le loro conseguenze.
03
a portable mobile telephone operating in a network divided into small areas, each with its own transmitter and receiver
Esempi
The cell battery died during the long trip.
04
any small compartment or enclosed space that is part of a larger structure
Esempi
The spacecraft 's fuel tank is divided into multiple pressure cells.
05
a device that produces electrical current through a chemical reaction
Esempi
Alkaline cells provide longer battery life than zinc-carbon ones.
06
a small private room in which a monk, nun, or religious recluse lives
Esempi
Visitors are not allowed inside the monks ' cells.
07
a small organizational unit serving as part of, or as the nucleus of, a larger political or activist movement
Esempi
The activists formed a study cell to discuss strategies.
