accumulator (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtər/
Definition
A device that stores energy, especially electrical energy, for later use, or a person or thing that collects or gathers a large amount of something over time.
Examples
The car's electrical system relies on a powerful accumulator to start the engine.
She became a renowned accumulator of rare books, filling her house with literary treasures.
In finance, an accumulator can refer to a type of investment strategy where profits are reinvested.
How to Use accumulator
- lead-acid accumulator (collocation)
- A common type of rechargeable battery. — "Many vehicles still use a lead-acid accumulator for their starting power."
- thermal accumulator (collocation)
- A device that stores heat energy. — "The solar heating system included a large thermal accumulator to store energy for cloudy days."
- data accumulator (collocation)
- A system or person that collects data. — "The sensor network acts as a data accumulator for environmental monitoring."
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