rechargeable
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rechargeable
First recorded in 1945–50; re- + chargeable
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Sometimes the rechargeable batteries flagged, and we’d pull a pager out of rotation.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Residents rely on portable lamps, rechargeable lights and cellphone flashlights as temperatures remain oppressive deep into the night.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
These small packs are rechargeable and powerful, sometimes holding enough charge to jump a vehicle several times.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Under the legislation, shops and online retailers are not permitted to sell the devices without a rechargeable battery, replaceable coil and capacity to be refilled.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The battery was a lithium thionyl chloride non- rechargeable.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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