Definition of "nicad" [nicad]

• Rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery (noun)

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• "The old standby rechargeable, the nicad can be repeatedly recharged, but for it to take a full charge, it must be fully discharged first."
• "It is not necessary to discharge fully nicad batteries before charging."
• "Yet it remain true that many amateurs are failing to appreciate not only the full capabilities but also the limitations of nicad cells used in battery packs."