nickel-iron battery
- noun
- /ˈnɪkəl ˈaɪərn ˈbætəri/
- Specialized
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batería de níquel-hierro
- Unlike lead-acid batteries, a nickel-iron battery can withstand frequent deep discharges without significant degradation.
Examples
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The nickel-iron battery is known for its durability and long lifespan, making it suitable for off-grid applications.
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Early electric vehicles often used the nickel-iron battery because of its resistance to overcharging and rough handling.
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The nickel-iron battery is known for its durability.
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Many manufacturers produce nickel-iron batteries for renewable energy systems.
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Early electric vehicles often used the nickel-iron battery because of its resistance to overcharging and rough handling.
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The nickel-iron battery is known for its durability and long lifespan, making it suitable for off-grid applications.
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Unlike lead-acid batteries, a nickel-iron battery can withstand frequent deep discharges without significant degradation.
Synonyms
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2.9
A device that produces electricity to power machines and tools
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A device that stores electricity and can be charged again
A strong rechargeable battery made from nickel and iron that lasts many charges
Surface Forms
Morphology
nickel-iron + battery
The phrase is fully compositional: 'battery' denotes an electrochemical storage device and 'nickel-iron' identifies the metals used. A B1 learner who knows the words 'nickel', 'iron' and 'battery' can readily infer this is a battery made from nickel and iron (a type of rechargeable battery), even if they lack technical details about electrolyte or voltage.
Etymology
Nickel-iron battery gets its name from the two metal parts inside: one made of nickel and one of iron. Because these metals last a long time and the cell can be charged many times, the name helps you remember it is 'rechargeable' and known for 'durability'.