Dry cell - Simple English Wikipedia

# Dry cell

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Dry cells are a type of chemical cells. Dry cells are commonly used today, in the form of batteries. Dry cells are used in many electrical appliances.

### [edit] Types of dry cells

- Primary cells
  - Zinc-carbon cell
  - Alkaline manganese cell
  - Silver oxide cell
- Secondary cells
  - Nickel-cadmium rechargeable cell
  - Lituium-ion rechargeable cell

Primary cells are not rechargeable. They have to be thrown away after their chemicals are used up.

Secondary cells are rechargeable. They can be used again.

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