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lead-acid accumulator

DEFINITIONS OF: lead-acid accumulator

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n a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts

Synonyms:
lead-acid battery
Types:
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:
accumulator, storage battery
a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
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