lithium-ion battery

noun

lith·i·um-ion battery ˈli-thē-əm-ˈī-ən-

-ˈī-ˌän-

: a rechargeable battery that uses lithium ions as the primary component of its electrolyte

Note: Lithium-ion batteries are common in portable electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.

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That motor is in turn powered by a 460-Wh lithium-ion battery which is claimed to be good for a range of up to 100 km (62 miles) per charge. —

Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024 The lithium-ion batteries that power most electronics are made with lithium (of course), nickel, and cobalt. —

Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024 More specifically, concerns were voiced about the Cybertruck's large lithium-ion battery after Tesla has issued a series of recalls. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 But products with lithium-ion batteries should be taken to facilities that can safely dispose of them. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lithium-ion battery

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1980, in the meaning defined above

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