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nicad

ni·cad

UK/ˈnaɪˌkæd/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

Blend of nickel + cadmium.

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