Nickel-cadmium Accumulator (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 company specializes in manufacturing nickel-cadmium accumulators for various industrial applications.
- A nickel-cadmium accumulator is commonly used as a backup power source in telephone exchanges and other critical communication systems.
- The nickel-cadmium accumulator was chosen for the remote weather monitoring station due to its reliability and low self-discharge rate.
- Nickel-cadmium accumulators are often used in emergency lighting systems, such as those found in hospitals and high-rise buildings.
- The nickel-cadmium accumulator has been largely replaced by more environmentally friendly options in portable electronics, but it is still used in certain niche applications.