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 "name": "D battery (LR20)",
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 "question": "What are the dimensions of an D battery?",
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   "D (LR20 / ANSI 13A): diameter 32.3–34.2 mm, height 59.5–61.5 mm.",
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   "q": "How big is an D battery?",
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