disposable battery
Throwaway power source
A disposable battery is a battery designed for single use—once its charge is depleted, it's discarded rather than recharged.
Most common household batteries (AA, AAA, 9-volt) are disposable, though rechargeable alternatives exist.
The smoke detector takes a disposable battery.
Also called a primary battery in technical contexts.
- alkalineHaving high pH
- cellBasic unit of life
- AAATop credit rating
- AATwo-letter abbreviation
- powerEnergy transfer rate
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disposable batteryrechargeable battery
Cell restored by current
rechargeable · lithium-ion battery · nickel-cadmium battery · accumulator · lead-acid battery
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