TM 9-6140-200-14
APPENDIX G
GLOSSARY
G-1. Purpose.
To explain and define items as used in the context of this TM.
G-2. Definitions.
a. Balanced Cell. A battery cell so designed that during discharges, its reactive
constituents (anode and cathode) are depleted in a quantitatively even manner.
b. Battery. A portable power supply unit made up of one or more cells with all
necessary connections, fusing, wiring, and container to provide power to an
article application.
c. Bioassay. Chemically independent test used by some states to characterize
solid waste as hazardous waste.
d. Cell. The smallest power producing unit of a battery.
e. Conforming Storage. Storage which meets acceptable standards for the
material being stored. Your local servicing Defense Re-utilization and Marketing
Office (DRMO) may take accountability but not physical custody unless they can
provide adequate safe storage.
f. Consignee. The person or activity shipping the material (batteries) to the local
DRMO, for disposition and disposal, e.g., the local DRMO.
g. Consignor. The person or activity shipping the material (batteries) to the local
DRMO, for disposition and disposal.
h. Damaged. A cell or battery which is broken, bulged, cracked, split, etc., to the
degree that one or more cells or the case have lost physical integrity and cell
contents may leak, or have leaked out.
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