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storage battery

DEFINITIONS OF: storage battery

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n a voltaic battery that stores electric charge

Synonyms:
accumulator
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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
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
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
automobile battery, car battery
a lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car's electrical system
Type of:
galvanic battery, voltaic battery
battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel
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