storage cell

noun

, Electricity.

1. a cell whose energy can be renewed by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to that of the flow of current generated by the cell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storage cell¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The circuit through the transmitter also includes a voltaic or storage cell and the primary coil of an induction coil.

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A screw stirrer is provided, and the whole apparatus is immersed in kerosene in the glass box of a storage cell.

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Suppose I hadn't been working with a storage cell that gave only four amperes at two volts?

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In Fig. 416 is illustrated a storage cell employing a glass container and having fifteen plates.

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Let us now consider a single storage cell made up of electrolyte, one positive plate, and one negative plate.

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