Nickel
01
a hard, silvery, malleable, and corrosion-resistant metallic element used in alloys and plating
Exempel
The coin is made primarily of nickel and copper.
Nickel is commonly used in stainless steel production.
02
en nickel, ett femcentmynt
a five-cent coin of Canada and the US
Exempel
He found a nickel on the ground and added it to his coin collection.
Han hittade en nickel på marken och lade till den i sin myntsamling.
The candy used to cost a nickel, but now it's much more expensive.
Godisen brukade kosta en nickel, men nu är den mycket dyrare.
03
a quantity of drugs valued at five dollars
InformalExempel
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
Exempel
The jeweler nickeled the bracelet to prevent tarnishing.
Old appliances were often nickeled for a shiny finish.
