Sand battery

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn unspillable electrochemical battery whose cells use electrolyte soaked sand – typically used to test telegraph cables at sea.

2.NounA sand fort equipped with an artillery battery, frequently found in coastal defense, usually having organic infantry attached.

3.NounA thermal storage battery which uses sand as the storage medium.

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