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rechargeable

American

[ree-chahr-juh-buhl] / riˈtʃɑr dʒə bəl /

adjective

(of a storage battery) capable of being charged repeatedly.

noun

a rechargeable battery.

Other Word Forms

nonrechargeable adjective
rechargeability noun
unrechargeable adjective

Etymology

Origin of rechargeable

First recorded in 1945–50; re- + chargeable

Example Sentences

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They must have a rechargeable battery, a replaceable coil, and be refillable.

From BBC

Critical minerals, such as cobalt and nickel, are in hot demand for electric vehicles, rechargeable batteries and advanced military technology.

From Barron's

There are also limits on how many rechargeable batteries passengers can carry based on their capacity.

From BBC

The element is an important component in rechargeable batteries that power electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as a variety of consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch

Weighing under 2 pounds, the Hedgehog holds a USB-C rechargeable battery in its sleek metal body.

From The Wall Street Journal

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