automobile battery
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Definition
Noun: A rechargeable battery that provides the electrical power necessary to start a vehicle's engine and to run its electrical components when the engine is not running. It is typically a 12-volt lead-acid battery.
Usage
The term "automobile battery" refers specifically to the main battery used in cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles. It is a crucial component for engine ignition and powering lights, radio, and other systems.
Examples
- The automobile battery died after the headlights were left on all night.
- A mechanic tested the automobile battery and confirmed it needed to be replaced.
- Modern automobile batteries are designed to be maintenance-free.
Advanced Usage
- "to jump-start an automobile battery": To use jumper cables and another vehicle's battery to provide enough power to start an engine with a depleted battery.
- I had to jump-start my automobile battery this morning because of the cold weather.
Variants and Related Words
- Car battery: A more common, informal synonym for "automobile battery."
- Lead-acid battery: The technical term for the most common type of automobile battery, describing its internal chemistry.
- Starter battery: A term emphasizing the battery's primary function of starting the engine.
- 12-volt battery: A specification describing the standard electrical output for most automobile batteries.
Synonyms
- Car battery
- Vehicle battery
- Starter battery
Related Phrases
- "Dead battery": A battery that has been fully discharged and can no longer provide sufficient power.
- A dead automobile battery is a common cause of a car not starting.
- "Battery terminal": The electrical contacts (positive and negative) on an automobile battery where cables are attached.
- Corrosion on the battery terminals can prevent the car from starting.
Noun
- a lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car's electrical system