nicad
nicad · nicads
Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteryRechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
/ˈnaɪˌkæd/
Meaning
1 sensesRechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
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
Origin
Blend of nickel + cadmium.Blend of nickel + cadmium.
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Forms
plural: nicadsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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:nickel-cadmium accumulator