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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At the same time, advancements in battery technologies, such as solid-state lithium-ion batteries, promise to significantly extend their operating time and performance capabilities.
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Greg Ombach, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The lock is powered by a removable lithium-ion battery pack that will last several months between charges.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
The two companies also claim improvements in fast-charging speeds by as much as 50% over traditional lithium-ion battery packs.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Then there are the charging cables that feed electricity into our devices’ lithium-ion batteries.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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Greg Ombach, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The lock is powered by a removable lithium-ion battery pack that will last several months between charges.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
The two companies also claim improvements in fast-charging speeds by as much as 50% over traditional lithium-ion battery packs.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Then there are the charging cables that feed electricity into our devices’ lithium-ion batteries.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Lithium-ion battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithium-ion%20battery. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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