Secondary Cell (Noun)
Meaning
A cell that can be recharged.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The secondary_cell in a portable phone can be recharged hundreds of times before needing replacement.
- Nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride secondary_cells have been widely used in various portable devices.
- A secondary_cell has a longer lifespan than a primary battery but is more expensive upfront.
- A rechargeable battery, also called a secondary_cell, can be restored to full charge by applying an electrical current.
- The process of recharging a secondary_cell involves reversing the chemical reactions that occur when the battery is discharged.