trickle charge

"Trickle charge" is a method used to keep batteries fully charged by providing a very low and continuous current.

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Definition

B2Battery Maintenance

(technical)Charging a battery at a very low rate to maintain its full charge without causing overcharge.

Example

  • Using a trickle charge can help extend the life of your car battery during long periods of inactivity.

B2Electronics

(technical)A continuous, slow electrical charge supplied to a battery to counteract self-discharge.

Example

  • The solar panel provides a trickle charge to keep the battery topped up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trickle charge":

partial charge