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fuel cell
A cell in which a chemical reaction is used directly to produce electricity. The reactants are typically hydrogen and oxygen which result in water as a by-product. The water can then be used for cooling and human consumption. Fuel cells are generally used on manned spacecraft.
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• MANNED SPACEFLIGHT
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