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Nickel
01
a hard, silvery, malleable, and corrosion-resistant metallic element used in alloys and plating
Examples
The coin is made primarily of nickel and copper.
Nickel is commonly used in stainless steel production.
02
a five-cent coin of Canada and the US
Examples
He found a nickel on the ground and added it to his coin collection.
The candy used to cost a nickel, but now it's much more expensive.
03
a quantity of drugs valued at five dollars
InformalExamples
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
Examples
The jeweler nickeled the bracelet to prevent tarnishing.
Old appliances were often nickeled for a shiny finish.
