lithium-ion battery

noun

lith·​i·​um-ion battery ˈli-thē-əm-ˈī-ən- How to pronounce lithium-ion battery (audio)
-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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The integrated 1,085-Wh lithium-ion battery charges in three to six hours. New Atlas, 28 May 2025 For example, in 2024, China supplied 70 percent of all lithium-ion batteries consumed in the U.S. Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Another policy that will take effect on Wednesday is Southwest requiring passengers to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery fires. Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 The agency posted several resources on its website, including safety tips for schools, response steps for fire departments, information resources for parents and a video teaching students about the dangers of damaging lithium-ion batteries. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lithium-ion battery

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lithium-ion battery was in 1980

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“Lithium-ion battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithium-ion%20battery. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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