Nicad

//ˈnaɪˌkæd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of nicad. alt-of
  3. 3
    a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
nickel cadmium accumulatornickel-cadmium accumulator

Etymology

Blend of nickel + cadmium.

Related phrases

lead acid batteryli ionnickel cadmiumrechargeable battery

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