Graphite — Graph ite, n. [Gr. gra fein to write: cf. F. graphite. See {Graphic}.] (Min.) Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so soft as to leave a trace on paper. It is used for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
battery — /bat euh ree/, n., pl. batteries. 1. Elect. a. Also called galvanic battery, voltaic battery. a combination of two or more cells electrically connected to work together to produce electric energy. b. cell (def. 7a). 2. any large group or series… … Universalium
Battery — /bat euh ree/, n. The, a park at the S end of Manhattan, in New York City. Also called Battery Park. * * * Any of a class of devices, consisting of a group of electrochemical cells (see electrochemistry), that convert chemical energy into… … Universalium
Lithium-ion battery — Batteries caption=Lithium ion battery of Varta, Museum Autovision, Altlußheim, Germany EtoW=160 Wh/kg EtoS=270 Wh/l PtoW=1800 W/kg CtoDE=99.9% [Cite web | title = BatteryUniversity.com: Charging lithium ion batteries | first = Isidor | last =… … Wikipedia
Nanowire battery — A nanowire battery is a lithium ion battery invented by a team led by Dr. Yi Cui at Stanford University in 2007. The team s invention consists of a stainless steel anode covered in silicon nanowires, to replace the traditional graphite anode.… … Wikipedia
Mercury battery — A mercury battery (also called mercuric oxide battery, or mercury cell) is a non rechargeable electrochemical battery, a primary cell. Due to the content of mercury, and the resulting environmental concerns, the sale of mercury batteries is… … Wikipedia
Nickel oxyhydroxide battery — (abb. NiOx) is a type of primary cell (non rechargeable). NiOx batteries excel in high drain applications such as digital cameras, and in this role, they can provide up to twice the life of an alkaline battery.[1] NiOx batteries of this chemistry … Wikipedia
Oxyride battery — The OxyrideTM battery is the trademark of a non rechargeable battery developed by Panasonic. It is specially developed to power high drain digital devices such as digital cameras and MP3 players. Construction The Oxyride cell is different than a… … Wikipedia
Electric vehicle battery — Further information: Rechargeable electricity storage system For the starting, lighting and ignition system battery of an automobile, see Automotive battery. A Mitsubishi i MiEV having its batteries installed in Japan … Wikipedia
Nickel–cadmium battery — From top to bottom – Gumstick , AA, and AAA Ni–Cd batteries. specific energy 40–60 W·h/kg energy density 50–150 W·h/L specific power 150& … Wikipedia
