nickel-cadmium accumulator

Definitions of nickel-cadmium accumulator
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: nicad
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    type of:
    accumulator, storage battery
    a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
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