battery — a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbætəri/
Example Sentences
- My laptop battery lasted exactly 5 minutes during the most important presentation of my life.
- The remote control needs new batteries.
- She ran a battery of medical tests to find out why she was always tired.
battery
NOUN[/ˈbætəri/]
a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy
a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'batterie,' derived from the verb 'battre' meaning 'to beat.' The term originally referred to a set of artillery guns or a series of things arranged together, later applied to electrical devices that 'beat' or deliver energy in succession.
Breakdown
batt- (from French battre, to beat) + -ery (noun suffix indicating a collection or place) = battery
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My laptop battery lasted exactly 5 minutes during the most important presentation of my life.”
“The remote control needs new batteries.”
“She ran a battery of medical tests to find out why she was always tired.”
“The electric car's battery can last up to 300 miles on a single charge.”
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