storage battery

storage battery
noun Date: 1881 a cell or connected group of cells that converts chemical energy into electrical energy by reversible chemical reactions and that may be recharged by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to that of its discharge — called also storage cell

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  • storage battery — n. a battery of electrochemical cells (secondary cells) for generating electric current: the cells can be recharged by passing a current through them in the direction opposite to the discharging flow of current …   English World dictionary

  • storage battery — noun a voltaic battery that stores electric charge • Syn: ↑accumulator • Hypernyms: ↑voltaic battery, ↑galvanic battery • Hyponyms: ↑lead acid battery, ↑lead acid accumulator, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • storage battery — akumuliatorių baterija statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Nuosekliai arba lygiagrečiai sujungtų akumuliatorių grupė. atitikmenys: angl. accumulator battery; secondary battery; storage battery rus. аккумуляторная батарея; вторичная батарея …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

  • storage battery — akumuliatorių baterija statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. accumulator battery; storage battery vok. Akkumulatorbatterie, f; Akkumulatorenbatterie, f rus. аккумуляторная батарея, f pranc. batterie d accumulateurs, f …   Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • storage-battery grid — noun a perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material • Syn: ↑grid • Hypernyms: ↑plate • Part Holonyms: ↑storage battery, ↑accumulator …   Useful english dictionary

  • storage-battery car — elektrinis vežimėlis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. storage battery car vok. E Karren, m; Elektrokarren, m rus. электрокар, m; электротележка, f pranc. chariot à accumulateur, m …   Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • storage battery — A rechargeable single cell or connected group of two or more storage cells such as the type used in vehicles. The opposite of primary battery. See battery …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • storage battery — Elect. 1. a voltaic battery consisting of two or more storage cells. 2. See storage cell. [1880 85] * * * …   Universalium

  • storage battery — stor′age bat tery n. 1) elm a voltaic battery consisting of two or more storage cells 2) elm storage cell • Etymology: 1880–85 …   From formal English to slang

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