galvanic battery

/gælˌvænɪk ˌbædəri/

Other forms: galvanic batteries

Definitions of galvanic battery

1. noun

   battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel
   synonyms: voltaic battery

   types:

   dry battery

   a voltaic battery consisting of two or more dry cells

   accumulator, storage battery

   a voltaic battery that stores electric charge

   flashlight battery

   a small dry battery containing dry cells; used to power flashlights

   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

   type of:

   battery, electric battery

   a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series