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.

Examples of lithium-ion battery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide. —CBS News, 14 May 2026

China has already imposed export controls on lithium-ion batteries and graphite anodes — controls that took effect in November 2025 and remain in place, with a temporary suspension of enhanced licensing requirements currently in force through November 2026. —Gene Berdichevsky, Fortune, 14 May 2026

This addresses the growing public and regulatory concerns surrounding lithium-ion battery fires. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026

Meanwhile, New Yorkers live with lithium-ion batteries in our phones, laptops, cars, power tools and even kids’ toys. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lithium-ion battery

• flattery
• slattery