1. battery, trough A battery whose elements are contained in a trough, which is divided by cross-partitions so as to represent cups. A favoritewood for the trough is teak, which is divided by glass or slate partitions. Marineglue or other form of cement is used to make the joints tight. For porous cup divisions plates of porous porcelain or pottery are placed across, alternating with the impervious slate partitions.
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