A power cell having potassium hydroxide as its electrolyte, a zinc / manganese dioxide cell
A long-lived dry cell with an alkaline electrolyte that decreases corrosion of the cell ¯ called also 'alkaline cell'
(elec) A BATTERY that uses sodium or potassium hydroxide as an electrolyte, and nickel-oxide flakes and powdered iron or nickel-cadmium for its active plates F - accumulateur alcalin S - pila alcalina
A type of battery often used in electronic equipment Offers longer operating life than other types of readily-available batteries