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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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
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Because of their risk of catching fire, lithium-ion batteries cannot be thrown out in the trash, curbside bins, or even battery recycling boxes.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
Colorado’s e-bike law requires safety certification of lithium-ion batteries, which can explode when manufactured or used improperly.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
Potassium-ion batteries are considered an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Because of their risk of catching fire, lithium-ion batteries cannot be thrown out in the trash, curbside bins, or even battery recycling boxes.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
Colorado’s e-bike law requires safety certification of lithium-ion batteries, which can explode when manufactured or used improperly.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Lithium-ion battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithium-ion%20battery. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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