What is the difference between Galvanic cell and electrochemical cell?

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An electrochemical cell is a device capable of either generating electrical energy from chemical reactions or using electrical energy to cause chemical reactions.
A galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell that derives eletrical energy from spontaeous redox reactions taking place within the cell.

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