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nickel

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/niˈkɛl/ni·quel

Definition

A chemical element (symbol Ni), a silvery-white, hard, malleable, corrosion-resistant metal, used in alloys, plating, and batteries.

“Nickel is a key component in stainless steel.”

“Some coins are made from nickel alloys.”

nickel alloynickel platingnickel-cadmium battery