An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A device for storing electricity. An electric current is passed between two plates in a liquid. This causes charges (due to electrolysis) in the plates and the liquid. Same as → secondary cell.

Etymology (EN): From L. accumulator, from accumulare “to heap up,” from → ad- “in addition” + cumulare “heap up,” from cumulus “heap.”

Etymology (PE): Anbâré, from anbâr-, anbâštan, → amass; âkumgar, from âkumidan, → accumulate.