third-dimensional, three-d. Other synonyms: abstract, accessible, aesthetic, angular, apparent, artistic, asymmetrical,
If the battery is disposable, it will produce electricity until it runs out of reactants (same chemical potential on both electrodes). These batteries only work in one direction, transforming chemical energy to electrical energy. But in other types of batteries, the reaction can be reversed.
Alkaline batteries are a type of primary battery dependent upon the reaction between zinc and manganese(IV) oxide (Zn / Mn O 2). A rechargeable alkaline battery allows reuse of specially designed cells.