"nicad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nicads [plural]
Etymology: Blend of nickel + cadmium Etymology templates: {{blend|en|nickel|cadmium}} Blend of nickel + cadmium Head templates: {{en-noun}} nicad (plural nicads)
  1. (electronics) rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery Categories (topical): Cadmium, Electronics, Nickel Synonyms: NiCad, NiCd Related terms: NiMH, rechargeable battery, lead-acid battery, Li-ion

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