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nicad

American

[nahy-kad] / ˈnaɪˌkæd /

noun

nickel-cadmium battery.

nicad British

/ ˈnaɪˌkæd /

noun

a rechargeable dry-cell battery with a nickel anode and a cadmium cathode

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Etymology

Origin of nicad

By shortening

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Derek came back ashore with the radio—a small unit with a weatherproof seal and fresh nicad batteries.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

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