alkaline battery
noun
: a long-lived dry cell with an alkaline electrolyte that decreases corrosion of the cell
called also alkaline cell
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Battery power While some Polaroid instant cameras have rechargeable batteries, most take alkaline batteries.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Label makers use either rechargeable batteries or disposable alkaline batteries.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The company recommends using Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAs to maximize battery life and avoid the leaks and corrosion that alkaline batteries are known for.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 18 Dec. 2024
For example, alkaline batteries, which include the standard AA, AAA and 9-volt batteries, can be tossed in the garbage.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2023
Keep in mind that headlamps with alkaline batteries will usually outperform rechargeable batteries.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
These are primarily non-rechargeable alkaline batteries that have been used for decades.
—Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
The highest-capacity Pro model matches or bests a single-use alkaline battery for most gadgets, including game controllers, toys, and torches.
—WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
In case of a power outage, there’s a 9-volt alkaline battery that will kick in.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Label makers use either rechargeable batteries or disposable alkaline batteries.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The company recommends using Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAs to maximize battery life and avoid the leaks and corrosion that alkaline batteries are known for.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 18 Dec. 2024
For example, alkaline batteries, which include the standard AA, AAA and 9-volt batteries, can be tossed in the garbage.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2023
Keep in mind that headlamps with alkaline batteries will usually outperform rechargeable batteries.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
These are primarily non-rechargeable alkaline batteries that have been used for decades.
—Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
The highest-capacity Pro model matches or bests a single-use alkaline battery for most gadgets, including game controllers, toys, and torches.
—WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
In case of a power outage, there’s a 9-volt alkaline battery that will kick in.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Alkaline battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkaline%20battery. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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