Succeeding next in order to the first; of second place, origin, rank, etc.; not primary; subordinate; not of the first order or rate.

Possessing some quality, or having been subject to some operation (as substitution), in the second degree; as, a secondary salt, a secondary amine, etc. Cf. primary.

standard whose value is assigned by comparison with a primary standard of the same quantity.

The person or people with whom one is involved without the emotional, legal or economic commitments of primary bonding.

The output coil of a transformer.

The output section of an isolated power supply which is isolated from the AC mains and specially designed for safety of personnel who might be working with power on the system.

Voltage or conductors carrying voltage less than 600 volts on the distribution system. Also refers to the "load" voltage on a transformer.

Coil in a transformer designated as an output. More than one secondary coil is common and in many different configurations.

Acting by deputation or delegated authority; as, the work of secondary hands.

One who occupies a subordinate, inferior, or auxiliary place; a delegate or deputy; one who is second or next to the chief officer; as, the secondary, or undersheriff of the city of London.

or auxiliary storage A more permanent form of storage that does not depend on a constant flow of electricity.

of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; "the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher"; "a secondary source"; "a secondary issue"; "secondary streams"

Dependent or consequent upon another disease; as, Bright's disease is often secondary to scarlet fever.

Occurring in the second stage of a disease; as, the secondary symptoms of syphilis.

describes a disease or disorder that follows or is caused by another one

Disease that results from a definite contributing factor. For instance, secondary anemia may result from blood loss or blood destruction.

the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen

Area of the field where the defensive backs are located and defend against the pass. This is where the QB passes the ball to receivers.

The defensive backfield, or second line of defense.

The area where four defensive players are lined up deepest on their side of the field, behind the linemen. Their job is to guard against the long pass.

Sale : The sale of private or restricted holdings in a portfolio company to other investors. See secondary market definition.

(Mortgage) Market - An informal market where existing mortgages are bought and sold. It is the traditional aftermarket for mortgage loans that brings together lenders that sell mortgages with lenders, investors and agencies that buy mortgages. Also called "secondary mortgage market," it should not be confused with a second mortgage.

a sale and transfer of an interest in a private equity fund by an existing investor to other investors

The cell type of a battery where these are rechargeable.

A cell or battery designed to be recharged.

Secondary cells are rechargeable.