Meaning

1 senses
  1. Rechargeable 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: nicads

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close 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

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