Biobattery
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An energy storage device powered by organic compounds, such as glucose.
Example
More examples"Researchers at the University of California San Diego have designed what they’re calling a biobattery in the form of a temporary tattoo. The battery works by “detecting and responding to lactate,” which is found in sweat. When your body needs more energy because of physical exertion, a process called glycolysis occurs. Glycolysis basically turns sugars into usable energy for the body. A byproduct of this process is lactate."
Etymology
From bio- + battery.
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