rechargeable

rechargeable
rechargeability, n.
/ree chahr"jeuh beuhl/, adj.
1. (of a storage battery) capable of being charged repeatedly. Cf. cordless (def. 2).
n.
2. a rechargeable battery.
[1945-50; RE- + CHARGEABLE]

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