alkaline battery
noun
: a long-lived dry cell with an alkaline electrolyte that decreases corrosion of the cell
called also alkaline cell
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Keep in mind that headlamps with alkaline batteries will usually outperform rechargeable batteries.
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Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
These are primarily non-rechargeable alkaline batteries that have been used for decades.
—Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
The highest-capacity Pro model matches or bests a single-use alkaline battery for most gadgets, including game controllers, toys, and torches.
—WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
In case of a power outage, there’s a 9-volt alkaline battery that will kick in.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
No appliances, alkaline batteries, bulbs, furniture, refrigerators, treadmills, air conditioners or ceiling fans.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
The flexibility to use both rechargeable or alkaline batteries is ideal for longer excursions.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
Today, the average, general purpose alkaline batteries (such as the AAA, AA, C, and D batteries that go in your remote control or child’s toy) are made of steel and a combination of zinc, manganese, potassium, graphite, paper, and plastic—all of which, in theory, are recyclable.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 2 Mar. 2023
What to Consider: The rechargeable battery is built in, so there’s no options to replace with alkaline batteries.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
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Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
These are primarily non-rechargeable alkaline batteries that have been used for decades.
—Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
The highest-capacity Pro model matches or bests a single-use alkaline battery for most gadgets, including game controllers, toys, and torches.
—WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
In case of a power outage, there’s a 9-volt alkaline battery that will kick in.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
No appliances, alkaline batteries, bulbs, furniture, refrigerators, treadmills, air conditioners or ceiling fans.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
The flexibility to use both rechargeable or alkaline batteries is ideal for longer excursions.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
Today, the average, general purpose alkaline batteries (such as the AAA, AA, C, and D batteries that go in your remote control or child’s toy) are made of steel and a combination of zinc, manganese, potassium, graphite, paper, and plastic—all of which, in theory, are recyclable.
—Katherine Gallagher, Treehugger, 2 Mar. 2023
What to Consider: The rechargeable battery is built in, so there’s no options to replace with alkaline batteries.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
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“Alkaline battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkaline%20battery. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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