CEFR B2

accumulator

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: battery, collector, reservoir, hoarder

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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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