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 legacy lithium-ion battery technology that dominates the market for drones and other defense applications requires cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite—materials that flow through supply chains controlled by Beijing, from mining to metals processing to battery manufacturing.
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Keith Norman, Fortune, 18 July 2025
In response to safety concerns surrounding lithium-ion batteries, the TSA has stepped up enforcement and is paying closer attention to power banks during security screenings.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The motors are connected to a 48-volt lithium-ion battery which can go between 40 and 80 minutes between charges.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Today, lithium is an integral part of our modern technology, utilized in lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 July 2025
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Keith Norman, Fortune, 18 July 2025
In response to safety concerns surrounding lithium-ion batteries, the TSA has stepped up enforcement and is paying closer attention to power banks during security screenings.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The motors are connected to a 48-volt lithium-ion battery which can go between 40 and 80 minutes between charges.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Today, lithium is an integral part of our modern technology, utilized in lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lithium-ion battery
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