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Note: 1 The charge on the cell may be renewed, after exhaustion, many times.
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
Note 2: There are various different types of secondary cell, of which the following are the most common


*Lead-acid
*Lead-acid

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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)