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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When used with the Oral-B app, the smart brushing technology can train you to properly brush your teeth, and the lithium-ion battery lasts over two weeks with a full charge.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Crews have remained on scene working to fully extinguish the fire, which can take longer with lithium-ion battery incidents due to the risk of reignition.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company presented a 400-Wh/kg solid-state cell at CES 2026 with claims of a 370-mile range, 100,000-cycle life, and a five-minute charging time, and most importantly, it was claimed to be cheaper to produce than lithium-ion batteries.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Due later this year, the 2027 Getaway will launch with a dual-motor layout paired with a 95.8-kWh lithium-ion battery.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Crews have remained on scene working to fully extinguish the fire, which can take longer with lithium-ion battery incidents due to the risk of reignition.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company presented a 400-Wh/kg solid-state cell at CES 2026 with claims of a 370-mile range, 100,000-cycle life, and a five-minute charging time, and most importantly, it was claimed to be cheaper to produce than lithium-ion batteries.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Due later this year, the 2027 Getaway will launch with a dual-motor layout paired with a 95.8-kWh lithium-ion battery.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lithium-ion battery
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