alkaline battery
noun
: a long-lived dry cell with an alkaline electrolyte that decreases corrosion of the cell
called also alkaline cell
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These are primarily non-rechargeable alkaline batteries that have been used for decades.
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Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
The highest-capacity Pro model matches or bests a single-use alkaline battery for most gadgets, including game controllers, toys, and torches.
—WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
In case of a power outage, there’s a 9-volt alkaline battery that will kick in.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
No appliances, alkaline batteries, bulbs, furniture, refrigerators, treadmills, air conditioners or ceiling fans.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
The flexibility to use both rechargeable or alkaline batteries is ideal for longer excursions.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
Today, the average, general purpose alkaline batteries (such as the AAA, AA, C, and D batteries that go in your remote control or child’s toy) are made of steel and a combination of zinc, manganese, potassium, graphite, paper, and plastic—all of which, in theory, are recyclable.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 2 Mar. 2023
What to Consider: The rechargeable battery is built in, so there’s no options to replace with alkaline batteries.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
For instance, in your common household alkaline battery, the positive electrode (the cathode) is made of manganese oxide and the negative electrode (or anode) is made of the trace mineral zinc.
—Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022
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Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
The highest-capacity Pro model matches or bests a single-use alkaline battery for most gadgets, including game controllers, toys, and torches.
—WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
In case of a power outage, there’s a 9-volt alkaline battery that will kick in.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
No appliances, alkaline batteries, bulbs, furniture, refrigerators, treadmills, air conditioners or ceiling fans.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
The flexibility to use both rechargeable or alkaline batteries is ideal for longer excursions.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
Today, the average, general purpose alkaline batteries (such as the AAA, AA, C, and D batteries that go in your remote control or child’s toy) are made of steel and a combination of zinc, manganese, potassium, graphite, paper, and plastic—all of which, in theory, are recyclable.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 2 Mar. 2023
What to Consider: The rechargeable battery is built in, so there’s no options to replace with alkaline batteries.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
For instance, in your common household alkaline battery, the positive electrode (the cathode) is made of manganese oxide and the negative electrode (or anode) is made of the trace mineral zinc.
—Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022
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