nickel
UK/'nikl/US
IELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A hard, silvery metallic element (symbol Ni, atomic number 28) used in alloys; a US or Canadian coin worth five cents
镍（金属元素）；五分镍币
v.
To coat or plate something with nickel
镀镍
Root Breakdown
Loanwordnickelother
=nickel
Common Collocations
- 1.nickel coin五分镍币
- 2.nickel-plated镀镍的
- 3.nickel alloy镍合金
Example Sentences
- 1.
The nickel alloy is commonly used in aerospace engineering.
- 2.
She polished the nickel-plated door handle until it shone.
- 3.
The coin was made of nickel and copper.