[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Battery

AC adapter

The external power supply that charges a device.

Also known as: charger power adapter

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

AC adapter — The external power supply that charges a device.

This battery term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: trickle charge C-rate.

Related Technical Terms

C-rate
A charge/discharge rate relative to battery capacity. Battery
trickle charge
A slow charge used to top up a full battery. Battery
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