fuel cell

noun

: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidant directly into electrical energy

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Biden's order sought to have 50% of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles. Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025 Implementing hydrogen fuel cells across the aviation sector has its challenges, though. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025 In Portland, a man tried to create a hydrogen fuel cell from a mix of mercury, sodium, and powdered aluminum. Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 The vehicle can provide 25 kilowatts of power from its fuel cells for up to 72 hours without refueling, which is sufficient to power multiple FEMA trailers during critical emergency operations. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fuel cell 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fuel cell was in 1922

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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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fuel cell

noun
: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (as hydrogen) into electrical energy

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