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Nickel
01
nichelino
a hard, silvery, malleable, and corrosion-resistant metallic element used in alloys and plating
Esempi
The coin is made primarily of nickel and copper.
Nickel is commonly used in stainless steel production.
02
nichelino, moneta da cinque centesimi
a five-cent coin of Canada and the US
Esempi
He found a nickel on the ground and added it to his coin collection.
Ha trovato un nichelino per terra e l'ha aggiunto alla sua collezione di monete.
The candy used to cost a nickel, but now it's much more expensive.
La caramella costava un nickel, ma ora è molto più costosa.
03
a quantity of drugs valued at five dollars
InformalEsempi
He bought a nickel of cocaine on the street.
The dealer sold a nickel of heroin to the buyer.
to nickel
01
to coat or plate an object with a layer of nickel
Esempi
The jeweler nickeled the bracelet to prevent tarnishing.
Old appliances were often nickeled for a shiny finish.
