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batteries

/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

Meanings
  • noun

    A collection of one or more devices that convert and store chemical energy and release it as electrical energy.

    - "The car's battery powers the starter motor."
    - "Rechargeable batteries can be used multiple times."
  • noun

    A set of disposable or rechargeable electrochemical cells used to provide power for equipment.

    - "The remote control requires two AA batteries."
    - "The solar panels charge the batteries to power the house."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with batteries
jammies , rambles , cameras
Variants
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batteries , battery , batterie , recharge her batteries , recharge his batteries , recharge one's batteries , recharge their batteries , AAA batteries , AAA battery , AA batteries , AA battery , alkaline batteries , alkaline battery , alkaline cell , double-A , double-A batteries , double-A battery , double-As , lithium-ion batteries , lithium-ion battery , solar batteries , solar battery , storage batteries , storage battery , storage cell
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'battere' which means to strike or beat.


Trivia
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  1. The first rechargeable battery was invented in 1859 by Thomas Edison.

  2. The largest battery in the world is the Tesla Megapack, which can store up to 3 GWh of energy.

  3. The term 'battery' comes from the Latin word 'battere', which means to strike or beat, as in striking a metal plate to generate an electric current.


Related Concepts
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  1. Electrochemistry: The branch of chemistry that deals with the relationship between chemicals and electricity.

  2. Capacitor: An electronic component that can store and release electrical energy in the form of an electric charge.


Culture
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Batteries have been a crucial component of various inventions and innovations throughout history. They were first used in the late 18th century for powering clocks and watches. Thomas Edison used batteries to power his early electric light bulbs and phonographs. In modern times, batteries are used in a wide range of devices, from portable electronics to electric vehicles.

How to Memorize "batteries"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a car battery with positive and negative terminals.
    - Visualize a rechargeable AA battery with a charging port.

  2. associate

    - Associate batteries with power and energy.
    - Think of batteries as a source of electrical charge.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-Big A-Always powers, C-Cars and D-Devices.


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