nickel

🇬🇧 UK/'nikl/🇺🇸 US
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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

Loanword
nickelother
=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.

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