镍 (niè) - Nickel — a silvery-white metallic element (symbol Ni, & hard, malleable, and resistant to corrosion

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Nickel — a silvery-white metallic element (symbol Ni, atomic number 28);

hard, malleable, and resistant to corrosion;

used in alloys, electroplating, and batteries.

Nickel — a silvery-white metallic element (symbol Ni,hard, malleable, and resistant to corrosionused in alloys, electroplating, and batteries.

Usage highlights

Nickel metalNickel coinNickel platingNickel alloyNickelNickel mine

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This coin contains nickel (镍币).
  • Nickel is used in stainless steel (不锈钢).
  • The battery has a nickel-cadmium composition (镍镉电池).
  • Nickel plating prevents corrosion (镀镍).

Collocations

  • Nickel metal(镍金属)
  • Nickel coin(镍币)
  • Nickel plating(镀镍)
  • Nickel alloy(镍合金)
  • Nickel-cadmium battery(镍镉电池)
  • Nickel mine(镍矿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Nickel was discovered in 1751 and named after the German word 'Kupfernickel' meaning 'devil's copper'.
  • In China, nickel is primarily associated with industrial and technological applications rather than cultural symbolism.
  • Nickel coins were historically used in various countries, but modern usage is more industrial.

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