battery

Meanings

• noun

  A device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

  - "The car battery powers the starter motor."
  - "The batteries in my remote control need to be replaced."
  - "The battery in a flashlight stores electrical energy."

• noun

  A group or series of things linked together or acting in concert.

  - "A battery of tests will be given to determine your fitness level."
  - "The batting order of a cricket team is an important strategic decision."
  - "A battery of lawyers argued the case in court."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbætəɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbætəɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with battery
jelly , elly , melly , quelly

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Variants

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batteries , battery , AAA batteries , AAA battery , AA batteries , AA battery , alkaline batteries , alkaline battery , alkaline cell , lithium-ion batteries , lithium-ion battery , solar batteries , solar battery , storage batteries , storage battery , storage cell , assault and battery , dead batteries , dead battery , flat batteries , flat battery

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Etymology

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From the Late Latin word 'battere', meaning to strike or beat.

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Trivia

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1. The first electric battery was invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800.

2. The largest battery in the world is the Tesla Megapack, with a capacity of 1 GWh.

3. The term 'battery' comes from the Latin word 'battere', meaning to strike or beat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electrochemical cell: A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

2. Rechargeable battery: A type of battery that can be recharged and used multiple times.

3. Primary battery: A non-rechargeable battery that cannot be recharged once it is drained.

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Culture

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Batteries have played a significant role in human history, from the earliest electric shocks used for therapeutic purposes to the modern batteries that power our electronic devices. In literature, batteries have been used as metaphors for energy, power, and potential.

How to Memorize "battery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car battery with its positive and negative terminals.
   - Visualize a group of soldiers standing in formation, ready to attack, as a battery of soldiers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'battery' with the image of a car starting up.
   - Think of a group of soldiers when you hear the word 'battery'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Batteries start cars, so remember 'BSC' stands for 'Battery, Starter, Car'.

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