Battery
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Battery
A battery is a device that stores and releases electrical energy through a chemical reaction. It typically consists of two electrodes, an anode and a cathode, separated by an electrolyte. When a battery is connected to an electrical circuit, electrons flow from the anode to the cathode, generating a current. The chemical reaction between the anode and the electrolyte stores energy in the battery, which can be released later to power electronic devices. Batteries come in many shapes and sizes, from small button cells used in watches and calculators to large rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems. The choice of battery depends on the application, with factors such as energy density, power density, cycle life, and safety being important considerations. The development of new battery technologies is a rapidly evolving field, with research focused on improving the performance, cost, and sustainability of batteries. Some promising new technologies include solid-state batteries, flow batteries, and metal-air batteries. These technologies offer the potential for higher energy densities, longer cycle lives, and lower costs compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Overall, batteries are essential components of modern technology, powering everything from portable electronics to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. As the demand for clean energy and electrification continues to grow, the development of new and improved battery technologies will play a crucial role in enabling this transition.
electrochemical, energy storage, electrodes, electrolyte, current, rechargeable, energy density, cycle life, solid-state, flow, metal-air, lithium-ion, renewable energy
Battery
Battery is a noun, referring to a device composed of one or more electrochemical cells which convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Synonyms for battery include power supply, accumulator, and storage cell. Antonyms for battery include depletion, discharge, and waste. Cognates for battery include French baterie, Spanish batería, Danish batteri, and Italian batteria. Variants of battery include batt'ry and battry.
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Battery
Battery is a lexical item that has been used to refer to a type of energy storage container. The word originated from the French phrase ‘battre plusieurs,’ which literally translates to ‘strike several’ and was used in the seventeenth century to describe artillery tactics in battle. From there the word was extended and used to refer to any artillery, hence the modern use of the word to refer to a collection of electrical or chemical cells. Morphologically, the word derives from the noun ‘batte’ which was used to refer to a stick or club. Pragmatically, the word has traditionally been used to describe a collection of artillery but in modern times it has been extended to describe a collection of cells and, in some cultures, a word used to describe a prison cell.
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Battery
Battery is an assemblage of two or more cells, electrically connected to work together to produce electric energy. In other languages, this term has many synonyms, including Akku, batterie, bateria, baterija, baterya, baterije, bateriaa, batereya, baterija, ĉelaro, բատերիա, ਬੈਟਰੀ, בטריה, بطارية, bateri, batéria, baterij, ਬੈਟਰੀ, ಬ್ಯಾಟರಿ.
Akku, batterie, bateria, baterija, baterya, baterije, bateriaa, batereya, baterija, ĉelaro, բատերիա, ਬੈਟਰੀ, בטריה, بطارية, bateri, batéria, baterij, ਬੈਟਰੀ, ಬ್ಯಾಟರಿ, electric cell, power pack, energy bank, accumulator, accumulatore, الطاقة الباردة
CITATION : "Harris Awan. 'Battery.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=225753 (Accessed on August 05, 2025)"
Battery
A battery is an electrochemical device that stores and releases energy. It consists of two electrodes, the anode and the cathode, which are separated by an electrolyte. When a battery is connected to an electrical circuit, electrons flow from the anode to the cathode, creating a current. The current is generated by a chemical reaction between the anode and the electrolyte, and the energy is stored in the form of chemical bonds in the electrolyte. Batteries are used to power a variety of electronic devices, from cell phones to cars.
Battery technology, rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion batteries, battery life, battery capacity.
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