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secondary cell [2 records]

Record 1 2012-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Cells (Electr.)
DEF

An electrochemical device that can transform electrical energy into stored chemical energy and by reversing the process, release energy again.

CONT

A secondary cell is one in which the electrodes and the electrolyte are altered by the chemical action that takes place when the cell delivers current. These cells may be restored to their original condition by forcing an electric current through them in the direction opposite to that of discharge. The automobile storage battery is a common example of the secondary cell.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accumulateurs (Électricité)
DEF

Dispositif destiné à stocker l'énergie électrique et à la restituer ultérieurement.

OBS

pile rechargeable : il s'agit d'une pile secondaire, la pile primaire n'étant pas rechargeable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acumuladores (Electricidad)
DEF

Aparato [...] para acumular energía con objeto de cederla con arreglo a las necesidades del momento.

PHR

Acumulador alcalino, eléctrico, hidráulico, neumático.

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Record 2 2007-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Coal Preparation
  • Processing of Mineral Products
DEF

A group of flotation cells in which a product from the primary cells is retreated.

OBS

secondary cell: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des charbons
  • Préparation des produits miniers
DEF

Groupe de cellules de flottation dans lequel un produit provenant des cellules primaires est retraité.

OBS

cellule secondaire : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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