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dry battery
a voltaic battery consisting of two or more dry cells
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accumulator, storage battery
a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
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flashlight battery
a small dry battery containing dry cells; used to power flashlights
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lead-acid accumulator, lead-acid battery
a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts
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nicad, nickel-cadmium accumulator
a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use
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nickel-iron accumulator, nickel-iron battery
a storage battery having a nickel oxide cathode and an iron anode with an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide; each cell gives about 1.2 volts
