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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The smoke alarm packs came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Moment Energy says its battery systems are typically 30% cheaper than systems using new lithium-ion batteries.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
As with all other electronics, lithium-ion batteries used in smartphones have a finite lifespan.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The Flow is powered by a 45-kWh lithium-ion battery built into the floor of the camper.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Moment Energy says its battery systems are typically 30% cheaper than systems using new lithium-ion batteries.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
As with all other electronics, lithium-ion batteries used in smartphones have a finite lifespan.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The Flow is powered by a 45-kWh lithium-ion battery built into the floor of the camper.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Lithium-ion battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithium-ion%20battery. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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