Sentences with phrase «sometimes burst into flame»

In a study that could improve the safety of next - generation batteries, researchers discovered that adding two chemicals to the electrolyte of a lithium metal battery prevents the formation of dendrites — «fingers» of lithium that pierce the barrier between the battery's halves, causing it to short out, overheat and sometimes burst into flame.

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Within the battery, dendrites — little fingers of lithium — may form and pierce the barrier between the battery's halves, which causes malfunctions and, sometimes — though rarely — the battery to burst into flame.