sand batteries

A form of sand battery — An unspillable electrochemical battery whose cells use electrolyte soaked sand – typically used to test telegraph cables at sea.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sand battery
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“sand batteries.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sand%20batteries. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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