fuel cell

noun

: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidant directly into electrical energy

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On the capital expenditure side, AC Transit is investing in both battery electric buses and hydrogen fuel cell buses. Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 Other stocks that could gain an edge from a Harris presidency include fellow electric vehicle charging station operator ChargePoint and hydrogen fuel cell developer Plug Power , JPMorgan argued. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Hydrogen fuel cells provide a reliable and clean power source for both backup and primary operations, significantly reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 According to Hyundai's estimates, the Initium can drive more than 400 miles (650km) on a single refuel — about 30 miles further than its production Nexo fuel cell SUV. Umar Shakir, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fuel cell 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuel cell was in 1922

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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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fuel cell

noun
: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (as hydrogen) into electrical energy

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