battery charger
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Definition
- Noun:
- A device for charging or recharging batteries: A "battery charger" is an electronic device that supplies electrical energy to a rechargeable battery, restoring its charge.
Usage
- The term "battery charger" is a compound noun. It refers specifically to the device itself. It is typically used with verbs like , , , or .
- Example:
Examples
- Noun:
- The battery charger for my laptop stopped working.
- Always use the correct battery charger for your specific device to avoid damage.
- He bought a universal battery charger that can handle different battery sizes.
Advanced Usage
- "trickle charger": A specific type of battery charger that provides a slow, constant charge, often used for maintaining vehicle batteries.
- I keep my motorcycle on a trickle charger during the winter months.
Variants and Related Words
- Charger (n): A common shortened, informal form of "battery charger."
- Can I borrow your phone charger?
- Charging cable (n): Often part of a modern battery charger system, the wire that connects the device to a power source.
- Power adapter (n): A device that converts AC power from a wall outlet to DC power used for charging; often integrated with or used alongside a battery charger.
Synonyms
- Recharger (n): A less common synonym for a battery charger.
- Charging unit (n): A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- "to charge a battery": The action performed by a battery charger.
- I need to charge my battery; it's completely drained.
- "charging port": The socket on a device where the battery charger is connected.
- "charging station": A public or dedicated location with multiple battery chargers available for use.
Noun
- a device for charging or recharging batteries