Fuel cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002473",
  "term": "Fuel cell",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel, such as hydrogen, and an oxidant, often oxygen, into electricity through a controlled chemical reaction. It continuously generates power as long as fuel and oxidant are supplied, without combustion. Unlike a battery, a fuel cell does not run down or need recharging.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "enzymatic fuel cell"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Brennstoffzelle",
    "es": "pila de combustible",
    "fr": "pile à combustible"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fuel-cell/"
}