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grid metal

grid metal

9.3
A hard metal made from lead and a little antimony that forms the grids inside storage batteries
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : metal de rejilla
  • Lead-antimony grid metal increases the lifespan of lead-acid batteries.

Examples

  • The performance of the battery depends partly on the quality of the grid metal used.

  • Engineers are researching alternatives to traditional grid metal to improve battery safety.

  • The factory produces high-quality grid metal for batteries.

  • Is grid metal used in electric vehicles?

  • Lead-antimony grid metal is essential for the efficient operation of many storage batteries.

  • The quality of grid metal can significantly affect how long a battery lasts.

  • To enhance battery performance, manufacturers carefully select grid metal with the right properties.

Synonyms

antimonial lead
vsgrid metal
  • Specialized
8.1

A metal made from lead and a little of another metal used to make parts stronger and resist corrosion

is used mainly for making battery grids rather than general corrosion resistance

Surface Forms

grid metal singular
grid metals plural

Morphology

grid + metal

The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun compound: 'grid' (the plate in a battery) + 'metal' (a metallic material) yields 'metal used for grids', so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the metal that makes battery grids. Although the dictionary sense specifies a particular lead–antimony alloy (a technical detail), the basic compositional meaning is transparent and predictable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Grid metal comes from the metal used to make the grid inside storage batteries. Imagine a metal frame or net that holds the battery's chemicals; that metal is the grid metal, so the name simply means the special lead alloy that forms the grid and carries the electricity.