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batteries

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbætɝiz// UK //bˈætəɹiz// bat·ter·ies

n. small objects that store electricity and provide power to things like toys, phones, or remote controls.

n. portable containers consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.


SIMPLE

The remote control needs new batteries to work.

CONTEXTUAL

Most modern electronics use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can be powered up hundreds of times.

COMPLEX

The transition to renewable energy sources depends heavily on our ability to develop high-capacity batteries capable of storing power for the electrical grid.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'battery'; commonly used with verbs like 'charge', 'replace', or 'run out'.

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