method of charge applied to a battery wherein the state of charge is maintained by a continuous, long term, regulated small electric current NOTE 1 - The trickle charge compensates self-discharge effects and maintains the battery in an approximately fully charged state. NOTE 2 - The trickle charge is not suitable for some secondary battery types, f... Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=482-05-47
A charge at a low rate, balancing through self-discharge losses, to maintain a cell or battery in a fully charged condition. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21690
A continuous charge at low rate, balancing losses through local action and/or periodic discharge, to maintain a cell or battery in a fully charged condition. Normally at a C/20 to C/30 rate.
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(Battery) A continuous low rate charge that compensates for the self discharge rate of a battery. Also known as Float Charge. Found on http://www.youngco.com/young2.asp?ID=4&Type=3