battery acid
The term "battery acid" primarily refers to the corrosive liquid used in lead-acid batteries, but it also has a slang usage in the military context.
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Definition
C1Electrochemistry
(technical)A corrosive liquid, usually diluted sulfuric acid, used as an electrolyte in lead-acid batteries.
Example
- The technician carefully handled the battery acid to avoid any spills.
- Battery acid plays a crucial role in the functioning of car batteries.
B2Military
(slang, informal)A slang term for coffee.
Example
- After a long night, the soldiers needed some battery acid to stay awake.
- He grabbed a cup of battery acid before heading out for the early morning drill.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "battery acid":
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