Accumulator

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtər/

Definitions of accumulator

noun a device or mechanism that collects and stores energy or other resources for future use

Example Sentences

A1 An accumulator is a device that stores energy.

A2 In a car, the accumulator is used to store excess electricity generated by the engine.

B1 The accumulator in the solar power system stores energy during the day for use at night.

B2 The accumulator in the hydraulic system helps regulate the pressure of the fluid.

C1 The accumulator in the air conditioning unit helps maintain a constant temperature in the room.

C2 The accumulator in the battery pack of an electric vehicle is crucial for storing and releasing energy efficiently.

Examples of accumulator in a Sentence

formal The accumulator in the hydraulic system stores energy and helps maintain pressure levels.

informal Make sure to check the accumulator in your car's braking system for any leaks.

slang I heard that guy is a real accumulator when it comes to saving money.

figurative Her mind was like an accumulator, storing every detail she came across.

Grammatical Forms of accumulator

• past tense: accumulated
• plural: accumulators
• comparative: more accumulator
• superlative: most accumulator
• present tense: accumulate
• future tense: will accumulate
• perfect tense: have accumulated
• continuous tense: is accumulating
• singular: accumulator
• positive degree: accumulator
• infinitive: to accumulate
• gerund: accumulating
• participle: accumulated

Origin and Evolution of accumulator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accumulator' originated from the Latin word 'accumulare', which means to gather or heap up.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of gathering or heaping up, the word 'accumulator' evolved to refer to a device or system that stores energy for later use, such as a battery or capacitor.