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

The factory will make two types of lithium-ion batteries for different uses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

The country was once a global pioneer in technological innovation, playing a leading role in the spread of technologies like LEDs, lithium-ion batteries, and notebook computers. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Power comes from a lithium-ion battery with a 10,000mAh capacity. — John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

In 2025, Chinese vehicle exports rose 21 percent to $142 billion, and lithium-ion battery shipments reached $77 billion. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lithium-ion battery

• flattery
• slattery