What is another word for voltaic pile?
Pronunciation: [və͡ʊltˈe͡ɪɪk pˈa͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The voltaic pile is a device invented by Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1800. It is a stack of alternating zinc and copper plates separated by acid-soaked cardboard or cloth. This creates a chemical reaction that generates an electrical charge. Synonyms for the voltaic pile include the Voltaic cell, electrochemical cell, and battery. All these terms refer to a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. The invention of the voltaic pile was a significant scientific breakthrough and led to the development of modern batteries that we use every day.
