[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Battery
battery aging
The gradual loss of battery capacity and power delivery as a cell is cycled and ages.
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Battery aging is the slow decline in usable capacity and peak power a lithium-ion cell suffers over time. Heat, high charge levels, and full charge cycles all accelerate it.
See cycle life and charge limit.
Where battery aging Matters
Smartphones
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is battery aging?
The gradual loss of battery capacity and power delivery as a cell is cycled and ages.
What terms are related to battery aging?
Related Battery terms include adaptive charging, charge limit.