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ˈnaɪˌkædnicad

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. nicad, nickel-cadmium accumulatornoun

    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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  1. nicadnoun

    rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery

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  1. nicad

    The nickel–cadmium battery (Ni–Cd battery or NiCad battery) is a type of rechargeable battery using nickel oxide hydroxide and metallic cadmium as electrodes. The abbreviation Ni-Cd is derived from the chemical symbols of nickel (Ni) and cadmium (Cd): the abbreviation NiCad is a registered trademark of SAFT Corporation, although this brand name is commonly used to describe all Ni–Cd batteries. Wet-cell nickel-cadmium batteries were invented in 1899. A Ni-Cd battery has a terminal voltage during discharge of around 1.2 volts which decreases little until nearly the end of discharge. The maximum electromotive force offered by a Ni-Cd cell is 1.3 V. Ni-Cd batteries are made in a wide range of sizes and capacities, from portable sealed types interchangeable with carbon-zinc dry cells, to large ventilated cells used for standby power and motive power. Compared with other types of rechargeable cells they offer good cycle life and performance at low temperatures with a fair capacity but their significant advantage is the ability to deliver practically their full rated capacity at high discharge rates (discharging in one hour or less). However, the materials are more costly than that of the lead–acid battery, and the cells have high self-discharge rates. Sealed Ni-Cd cells were at one time widely used in portable power tools, photography equipment, flashlights, emergency lighting, hobby RC, and portable electronic devices. The superior capacity of nickel–metal hydride batteries, and recent lower cost, has largely supplanted Ni-Cd use. Further, the environmental impact of the disposal of the toxic metal cadmium has contributed considerably to the reduction in their use. Within the European Union, Ni-Cd batteries can now only be supplied for replacement purposes or for certain types of new equipment such as medical devices.Larger ventilated wet cell Ni-Cd batteries are used in emergency lighting, standby power, and uninterruptible power supplies and other applications.

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  1. nicad

    Nicad, often stylized as NiCad, is an abbreviation for Nickel-Cadmium. This term is most often used to refer to a type of rechargeable battery that uses nickel hydroxide and metallic cadmium as electrodes. NiCad batteries are known for their long life and ability to deliver a high surge of current. They can be found in a variety of applications, including electronics, toys, emergency lighting, and medical devices. However, the use of cadmium, a toxic metal, raises environmental concerns.

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  1. n-adic

  2. Candi

  3. canid

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of NICAD in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of NICAD in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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