Synonyms

dry battery

American

noun

Electricity.

a dry cell or a voltaic battery consisting of a number of dry cells.

dry battery British

noun

an electric battery consisting of two or more dry cells

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Etymology

Origin of dry battery

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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"When something is revolutionary, there's a lot of unknowns that have to be resolved," he said, referring to the dry battery electrode process.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2022

Tesla is also pioneering a cost-efficient new battery manufacturing process called dry battery electrode.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2022

At 20, struck with the idea of electricity for toy trains, he founded Lionel Corp., produced a locomotive, coach and caboose operated by a dry battery for $6.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dr. Auguste Piccard, professor of physics in Brussels University, last week ordered a 2,000-volt dry battery as equipment for a specially constructed free balloon with an airtight cabin.

From Time Magazine Archive

For safety, the lamp should be lighted by electricity, and the candle likewise would better be an electric one, run by a dry battery.

From The Christmas Dinner by Knapp, Shepherd

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