Secondary cell

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6-5-020

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)