accumulator


Definition: Meaning of, accumulator in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtə /

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accumulator accumulators
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  1. technical a part of a computer that stores numbers
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  2. especially British English a kind of BETTING on the results of a series of horse races, by which any money you win from a race is bet on the next race
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accumulator used in phrases

  • accumulator register (noun)
    1. computing a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register
  • lead-acid accumulator (noun)
    1. a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts
  • nickel-cadmium accumulator (noun)
    1. a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use
  • nickel-iron accumulator (noun)
    1. a storage battery having a nickel oxide cathode and an iron anode with an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide; each cell gives about 1.2 volts
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