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

Bloom Energy — The maker of solid oxide fuel cells saw shares gain nearly 10% after Barclays upgraded Bloom to overweight from equal weight on Tuesday. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Silver Nova, the first of a new Silversea ship class debuting in August 2023, leans hard into green initiatives with advanced hybrid technology utilizing fuel cells and promise zero port emissions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

The company has developed a 12-meter-long blimp powered by a hydrogen fuel cell capable of staying airborne for up to 10 hours and traveling 350 kilometers per day. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

Haynes explained that the instrument could also extend the lifespan of catalysts for fuel cells, chemical manufacturing and fertilizer production. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

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
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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