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trickle charge

noun

, Electricity.
  1. a continuous, slow charge supplied to a storage battery to keep it in a fully charged state.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of trickle charge1

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

Every two months interrupt the trickle charge long enough to add water to bring the electrolyte up to the proper level.

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