Lead-acid batteries, invented in 1859 by FrenchphysicistGaston Planté, are the oldest type of rechargeable battery. Despite having the second lowest energy-to-weight ratio (next to the nickel-iron battery) and a correspondingly low energy-to-volume ratio, their ability to supply high surge currents means that the cells maintain a relatively large power-to-weight ratio. These features, along with their low cost, makes them attractive for use in cars, as they can provide the high current required by automobile starter motors. They are also used in vehicles such as forklifts, in which the low energy-to-weight ratio may in fact be considered a benefit since the battery can be used as a counterweight. Large arrays of lead-acid cells are used as standby power sources for telecommunications facilities, generating stations, and computer data centers. They are also used to power the electric motors in diesel-electric (conventional) submarines.
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Noun 1. a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts (synonym) lead-acid accumulator (hypernym) storage battery, accumulator (hyponym) car battery, automobile battery
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