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Alessandro Volta is best known for inventing the voltaic pile in 1800, which is considered the first true battery. This device generated a steady electric current through chemical reactions, laying the groundwork for electrochemistry and the development of batteries. Volta's work also contributed to the understanding of electricity, leading to advancements in various fields of science and technology. His legacy is honored in the unit of electric potential, the volt, named in his honor.

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