Storage Battery (Noun)
Meaning
A voltaic battery that stores electric charge.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The electric car uses a rechargeable storage battery to provide power for its systems.
- Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries were among the earliest widely used storage batteries.
- A deep cycle storage battery can handle repeated discharging and recharging without sustaining significant damage.
- During the 19th century, the development of more efficient storage batteries allowed for the widespread adoption of electric power.
- Automotive manufacturers typically seek out high-quality storage batteries with low maintenance costs for their hybrid and electric vehicles.