nickel

Meanings

• Noun

  A chemical element with the symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a transition metal that is silvery-white in color and is ductile and malleable.

  - "Nickel is used in coins and as a catalyst in industry."
  - "The Statue of Liberty's torch is made of copper and nickel."
  - "Nickel- cadmium batteries are common rechargeable batteries."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɪk.əl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nickel
pikel , hickel , tickle

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Variants

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nickel , nickel bag , nickels , nickle , nickles , nickel-and-dime , nickel-and-dimed , nickel-and-dimes , nickel-and-diming , nickeled-and-dimed , nickeling-and-diming , nickels-and-dimes , nickel silver , nickel silvers , not cost a dime , not cost a dime/nickel , not cost a nickel , not cost a penny

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Etymology

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The name nickel comes from a German word, 'Nickel', which means 'devil's coin'. This was due to the silver-white metal's resemblance to silver and its early use in counterfeit coins.

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Trivia

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1. Nickel is the fifth most common element in the Earth's crust.

2. Nickel was discovered in 1751 by Axel Fredrik Cronstedt.

3. Nickel is a key component in superalloys, which are used in high-performance engines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nickel-cadmium battery: A type of rechargeable battery that uses nickel oxide hydroxide and cadmium as electrodes.

2. Nickel ore: A mineral deposit from which nickel can be extracted. The most common types of nickel ore are lateritic and sulfide ores.

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Culture

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Nickel has been used in various cultural contexts, including as a component in currency, in art, and in science. In literature, nickel has been used as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. In art, it has been used in sculptures and jewelry. In science, nickel is used in various alloys and in the production of stainless steel.

How to Memorize "nickel"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize nickel, visualize a silvery-white coin or a shiny piece of jewelry made of nickel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nickel' with the number 28, as it is the atomic number of this element.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nickel is a Nickelodeon star' to remember that nickel is a transition metal.

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