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pile alcaline
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A primary cell that uses an alkaline electrolyte, usually potassium hydroxide, and delivers about 1.5 volts at much higher current rates than the common carbon-zinc cell. Also known as alkaline-manganese cell.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/12366