silver chloride
noun
: a compound AgCl that is sensitive to light and is used especially for photographic materials
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The battery consists of a magnesium anode and a silver chloride cathode, which are separated by a layer of cellulose impregnated with sodium chloride.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
In the first cell, a bismuth electrode releases protons that separates CO2 from the carbonates and bicarbonates in the water, while a silver chloride electrode releases chloride ions to balance charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2023
To discourage bacteria growth, Sitka employs a fabric treatment composed of silver chloride that’s made by Swedish firm Polygiene.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2023
The veils darken again during redevelopment because the silver chloride returns to metallic silver.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Nov. 2019
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
In the first cell, a bismuth electrode releases protons that separates CO2 from the carbonates and bicarbonates in the water, while a silver chloride electrode releases chloride ions to balance charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2023
To discourage bacteria growth, Sitka employs a fabric treatment composed of silver chloride that’s made by Swedish firm Polygiene.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2023
The veils darken again during redevelopment because the silver chloride returns to metallic silver.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Nov. 2019
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“Silver chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20chloride. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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