How to Use ion in a Sentence

ion

noun

• At slow rates of discharge, the aluminum sulfur cells had a charge capacity per weight that was over three times that of lithium-ion batteries.
  — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Aug. 2022
• Energy stored per unit of weight in lithium-ion batteries has increased 7% to 8% a year on average, and cells have dropped in price.
  — WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022
• In rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, for example, cobalt’s role is to greatly increase how quickly the lithium ions can be passed back and forth.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2022
• Officials hope to quickly activate their ion thrusters to overcome the effects of atmospheric drag.
  — Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
• An explosion linked to lithium ion batteries was reported in a Sausalito home.
  — Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
• EVs are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that naturally degrade over time.
  — Doron Frenkel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
• The supply of lithium salts is crucial for making lithium-ion batteries that power devices such as smartphones, laptops and electric vehicles.
  — Sha Hua and Yang Jie, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022
• Along the way, such research led to the creation of vital innovations such as GPS, lithium-ion batteries, and life-saving medicines.
  — M. Peter McPherson, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022
• The sect ion that deals with animal incidents during air transport is based on reports airlines are required to submit to the OACP.
  — Rob Wile, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022
• LG Energy Solution is a global supplier of lithium-ion batteries for electric cars and more.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
• The solid would bear the loads and the liquid would help ions move between the electrodes.
  — Daniel Oberhaus, Popular Mechanics, 8 May 2023
• It’s got a tachymeter bezel with a slick blue ion finish which adds a sporty and stylish touch to this watch.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
• Jamming a lot of them into the same small space gets harder the more ions there are.
  — Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
• Its qubits can be fashioned of many things, such as ions, photons, and atoms.
  — Byadrian Cho, science.org, 22 Feb. 2023
• The hard water gets filtered through resin in the softener, which then adds in salt ions.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
• After a quick read of the user guide, I was well versed on the functions of its cool shot button and the ion button too.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Jan. 2023
• The dryer has three heat settings, two speeds, a cool shot button and an ion switch to boost smoothness.
  — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2023
• The standard leaching relies on the flow of an ion-rich solution through the ore to move the rare earth elements out of it.
  — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Nov. 2022
• It’s also equipped with the world’s lightest lithium-ion eFoil battery, the Flitecell Nano, which weighs a scant 14 pounds.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2023
• Aside from the power drill, the set includes two lithium ion batteries, a charger, and a nifty tool bag.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
• So, maybe lithium-ion batteries aren't the best option.
  — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2022
• The passage of each electron in the current is accompanied by the transport of one ion through the electrolyte.
  — Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
• Last year, this small but mighty hairdryer—which weighs less than a pound and includes eight heat, speed, and ion settings—was on sale for 30 percent off.
  — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Sep. 2022
• And now a race is on to collect and recycle used lithium-ion batteries.
  — Kellen Browning, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
• The brush also runs on a long-lasting lithium ion battery which requires less charging to get your teeth and braces sparkling clean.
  — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2023
• Officials believe a lithium ion battery may have caused the fire.
  — Gina Martinez, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2023
• When these ions and electrons slam into Earth’s atmosphere, they’re drawn to the north and south magnetic poles.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
• China refines 95% of the world’s supply of cobalt, a metal used in lithium-ion batteries.
  — Carol Ryan, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2023
• Alarcon said that the comet is made up of ice and rocks and that its body and tail are green because of the carbon interacting with the high temperature and ions from the sun.
  — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
• But on extremely hot days, the ions in an EV battery whizz around even when the car isn’t driving or plugged in, and that can curtail range irreversibly.
  — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024