Definition of accumulators Accumulators

/ʌkjuˈmjʌlejˌtɚz/ - [ukyumyuleyterz] -

We found 3 definitions of accumulators from 2 different sources.

What does accumulators mean?

Wiktionary

accumulators (Noun)
Plural of accumulator.

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accumulators, noun, plural of accumulator.

WordNet

Noun Plural: accumulators
accumulator - (computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register
		accumulator register
		register a regulator (as a sliding plate) for regulating the flow of air into a furnace or other heating device
accumulator - a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
		storage battery
		galvanic battery, voltaic battery battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel
		anode a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
		cathode a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
		storage-battery grid, grid a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
		lead-acid accumulator, lead-acid battery a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts
		nicad, nickel-cadmium accumulator 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, nickel-iron battery 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
accumulator - a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)
		collector, gatherer
		worker sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae
		revenue enhancement, tax, taxation charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
		conductor a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
		gleaner someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully
		rent collector a person who goes from house to house collecting rents for the owner

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Wiktionary

accumulator (Noun)
One who, or that which, accumulates.
accumulator (Noun)
A wet wet-cell storage battery.
accumulator (Noun)
A collective bet on successive events, with both stake and winnings being carried forward to accumulate progressively.
accumulator (Noun)
A system of elastic springs for relieving the strain upon a rope, as in deep-sea dredging.
accumulator (Noun)
A vessel containing pressurized hot water ready for release as steam.
accumulator (Noun)
A container which stores hydraulic power for release, in the form of a pressurized fluid often suspended within a larger tank of fluid under pressure.
accumulator (Noun)
A register in a calculator or computer used for holding the intermediate results of a computation or data transfer.
accumulator (Noun)
A derivative contract under which the seller commits to sell shares of an underlying security at a certain strike price , which the buyer is obligated to buy.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

accumulator (n.)
One who, or that which, accumulates, collects, or amasses.
accumulator (n.)
An apparatus by means of which energy or power can be stored, such as the cylinder or tank for storing water for hydraulic elevators, the secondary or storage battery used for accumulating the energy of electrical charges, etc.
accumulator (n.)
A system of elastic springs for relieving the strain upon a rope, as in deep-sea dredging.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

accumulator
A rechargeable device for storing electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, consisting of one or more separate secondary cells.\n(Source: CED)

Electrical DictionaryThe Standard Electrical Dictionary 💡

accumulator
(a) A term sometimes applied to the secondary or storage battery. (See Battery, Secondary.) (b) See Accumulator, Electrostatic (c) See Accumulator, Water Dropping. (d) See Wheel, Barlow's