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overdischarge

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Definition of overdischarge

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: to discharge excessively specifically : to discharge (a battery) beyond the proper point

overdischarge

noun
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Definition of overdischarge (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the act, process, or an instance of overdischarging
2 : the condition of being overdischarged

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History and Etymology for overdischarge

Transitive verb

over entry 1 + discharge

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“Overdischarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdischarge. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

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