muistivaikutus
The term "muistivaikutus" is a Finnish word that translates to "memory effect" in English. It describes a phenomenon observed in certain types of rechargeable batteries, particularly older nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries. The memory effect refers to the tendency of a battery to reduce its maximum usable capacity if it is repeatedly recharged after being only partially discharged.
When a battery experiences the memory effect, it essentially "remembers" the lowest point of discharge it has
The memory effect is most pronounced in NiCd batteries. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which are more