fuel cell

noun

: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidant directly into electrical energy

Examples of fuel cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some companies, like Joby, are exploring hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025

Among the hallmarks of his career, Pearce led GM’s decision to purchase the Renaissance Center and was instrumental in the launches of the EV1, the industry’s first modern electric vehicle, and a hydrogen fuel cell concept car. —Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025

The company’s solid oxide fuel cells are a mature technology that have been developed over two decades. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

California policymakers define ZEVs as electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. —Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fuel cell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

fuel cell

noun

: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (as hydrogen) into electrical energy