rechargeable
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rechargeable
First recorded in 1945–50; re- + chargeable
Example Sentences
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Rechargeable batteries are a key ingredient of the energy transition, especially now that more and more renewable energy is becoming available.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2024
Dell’s new stylus, the Premier Rechargeable Active Pen, has a neat trick up its sleeve that makes it easier to find when misplaced.
From The Verge • Apr. 1, 2022
The ToiletTree Rechargeable seemed like a good value prospect, as it comes with a free secondary travel toothbrush, but reviews report that it is very loud and stops working after a short period of time.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 2018
Rechargeable batteries are used in consumer products ranging from cellphones and laptops to electric cars.
From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2017
In 2015, the agency approved an obesity device called the Maestro Rechargeable System — something Bridges, the Johns Hopkins researcher, said was a watershed.
From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2016
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