what is an dry cell ?why is it useful for us?

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Well said Aryan.
Dry cells are the types of chemical cells or batteries which are used to store electricity.They are known as dry cells because the chemical present in them is not wet but they are in the form of a paste.
They are used as batteries in toys, clocks, flash lights, calculators and many household appliances.

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