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

On July 7, Airbus confirmed a partnership with Germany’s MTU Aero Engines to design and construct the world’s first aircraft engine powered entirely by electric hydrogen fuel cells. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

In North America, Range Energy is developing a system with up to 300 kilowatt-hours of onboard energy capacity, compatible with diesel, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell tractors. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Its portfolio includes battery-electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell machines, along with battery-swapping and plug-in charging solutions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

While there is a growing number of zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles, including both battery EVs and hydrogen fuel cell EVs, adoption lags behind light-duty passenger vehicles. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fuel cell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
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• clamshell
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Kids Definition

fuel cell

noun

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