Secondary cell
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An electrochemical cell in which the chemical reaction is intended to be reversed by the application of an external potential difference to the electrodes.
Note 1: The charge on the cell may be renewed, after exhaustion, many times.
Note 2: There are various different types of secondary cell, of which the following are the most common
- Lead-acid
- Nickel-cadmium
- Nickel-iron
- Nickel-zinc
Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)
