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alkaline cell |
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alkaline cell [′al·kə‚līn ‚sel] (electricity) A primary cell that uses an alkaline electrolyte, usually potassium hydroxide, and delivers about 1.5 volts at much higher current rates than the common carbon-zinc cell. Also known as alkaline-manganese cell. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``A conventional AAA-size alkaline battery may last only a few
minutes at high-drain rate, but under the same conditions, a AAA
super-iron battery discharges for well over an hour,'' he
said. In comparison, a
good quality alkaline battery -- a D-cell for a flashlight -- stores 95
watt-hours per kilogram and discharges for about 6. The pendant never requires charging and
operates on a single AAA alkaline battery. |
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