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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nicad::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | nickel-cadmium accumulator |
| Type of | accumulator, storage battery |
Examples of nicad
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NiCad batteries have powered everything from cordless screwdrivers to emergency lights.
From the kansas.com
Nicad batteries are suitable for such equipment because they provide the bursts of high current needed to drive the motors in a camcorder and computer disc drives.
From the newscientist.com
- 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
- The nickel-cadmium battery (commonly abbreviated NiCd or NiCad) is a type of rechargeable battery using nickel oxide hydroxide and metallic cadmium as electrodes.
- NiCad is an international rock band based in the Netherlands. The five members come from five different countries: Japan, Israel, Chile, United States and Germany.
- Nickel Cadmium. (historical note, Nicad is/was a registered trademark, but has effectively passed into the public domain, like aspirin.)
- (Nickel Cadmium) is a rechargeable battery technology which utilizes the metals Nickel and Cadmium. Generally they don't have as much energy storage capacity as newer technologies like NiMH or LiIon and are not generally used for cell phones anymore.
- The NiCad battery is a type of battery commonly used in portable computers, camcorders, portable drills, and other small battery-powered devices, having an effective and even power discharge.
- Nickle Cadmium battery (Rechargeable). Have a disadvantage of a 'memory effect', which led them to believe they were full when recharged after only partial use.
- Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries, most commonly used to power radio transmitters and receivers. Also used in stick packs in electric vehicles.
- The oldest of the three battery technologies used in portable systems, nickel cadmium batteries are rarely used in portable systems today because of their shorter life and sensitivity to improper charging and discharging.
