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Lithium-ion battery

Also called Li-ion, LIB, lithium-ion, lithium-ion cell

A rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move between a graphite or silicon anode and a metal-oxide or phosphate cathode. It dominates electric vehicles, electronics and grid storage.

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