Nickel cadmium
noun
a battery or energy cell containing a nickel anode, cadmium anode, and potassium hydroxide electrolyte; abb. NiCad
Examples
Rechargeable batteries are usually nickel cadmium.
Usage Note
nickel-cadmium adj
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