Nicad (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cordless drill was powered by a nicad battery pack that had to be recharged every few months.
- Nicads are commonly used in backup power systems for critical applications such as hospitals and emergency services.
- After the power failure, the nicad battery backup system kicked in, keeping the servers running.
- The fire alarm panel was equipped with a nicad battery that would last for days without mains power.
- The engineer chose to use a nicad battery for the remote weather station because of its reliability and long shelf life.