lead-acid battery
Rechargeable automotive power
A lead-acid battery is a rechargeable battery that uses lead plates and sulfuric acid to store electrical energy.
Invented in 1859, it remains the standard for automotive starting batteries and backup power systems.
Lead-acid batteries are heavy and contain toxic materials but are inexpensive and reliable: The mechanic replaced the dead lead-acid battery.
- sulfuricOf a strong acid
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- carWheeled motor vehicle
- starterInitiator of action
- jump startEmergency battery charge
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Rechargeable cell using alkali metal
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