How Do You Spell NICKEL?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "nickel" is spelled with five letters and is pronounced as /ˈnɪkəl/. The first syllable is stressed and rhymes with "pick", while the second syllable sounds like "al". The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "nickel" shows that it has one consonant sound, "n", and two vowel sounds, "i" and "e". This word refers to a silvery-white metal that is commonly used in coins, batteries, and many industrial applications. It derives from the German word "Kupfernickel", meaning "copper demon".

NICKEL Meaning and Definition

1. Nickel, in its noun form, refers to a lustrous, silver-white metallic chemical element with the atomic number 28 and the symbol Ni on the periodic table. It belongs to the transition metals group and is situated in the 4th period. Nickel is solid at room temperature, has a high melting point of 1453 degrees Celsius, and is malleable and ductile. It is found abundantly in the Earth's crust and constitutes approximately 0.008% of its total mass.

   Nickel is highly valued due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, excellent heat resistance, and its ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures. It is widely used in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the production of stainless steel, which is extensively utilized in making cutlery, cookware, surgical instruments, and various other applications. Nickel is also a vital component in the composition of many alloys, including nichrome, cupronickel, and Monel, which find application in electrical heating elements, coinage, marine applications, and aerospace industries.

   The term "nickel" can also refer to a coin made using this metal, particularly the 5-cent coin in the United States and Canada. These coins historically had a relatively high content of nickel, but the metal composition has changed due to cost considerations. In addition, "nickel" can be used as a verb, meaning to form or shape an object by using a tool known as a file or rasp to remove thin shavings or chips.

2. A metallic element, symbol Ni, atomic weight 58.68, closely resembling cobalt and often associated with it; some of its salts have been employed in medicine; see niccolum.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. A metal of a white or reddish-white colour, and of great hardness, is ductile and malleable, and, like iron, is attracted by the magnet, and may be rendered magnetic.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for NICKEL *

• nickle 93.2584269%
• nicke 1.1235955%
• ncikel 1.1235955%
• nicel 0.5617977%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for NICKEL

• puckel
• mickeal
• nickie
• cirkel
• nuckels
• nippel
• anckel
• jackel
• nichel
• tickel
• nicki
• nichol
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• jeckel
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• sickel
• pickerl
• niguel
• nicve
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• nicce
• nicket
• nicoel
• niclely
• lickely
• mickael
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• knuckel
• micael
• mikel
• nickki
• nickled
• nickey
• nickole
• neckl
• rickl
• nickol
• nuckel
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• kackel
• nickl
• nicklel
• ickel
• nickee
• sckel
• frickel
• huckel
• Nickelig
• Rictel
• iskel
• Anicke
• Icbel
• wikel
• jicel
• NICReL
• sikel
• nickele
• Hickeld
• ICLEL
• Nivvel
• necbel
• unckel
• yicke
• nackex
• Maickel
• Ickely
• Piackel
• wckel
• Monackel
• Knickell
• ikickel
• fictel
• Fickem
• fickell
• fickely
• nectel

Etymology of NICKEL

The word "nickel" has its roots in the German language. It is believed to have been derived from the German word "kupfernickel", which originally referred to a compound of copper and nickel minerals. The term "nickel" was later used to specifically name the chemical element nickel itself. The word "kupfernickel" translates to "copper demon" or "false copper" in English, as the compound initially deceived miners who were expecting to find copper but instead encountered the undesired nickel ores. Over time, "kupfernickel" was eventually shortened to "nickel" to refer to the metal.

Idioms with the word NICKEL

• nickel and dime sb The idiom "nickel and dime someone" means to continually charge small, insignificant amounts of money or constantly make small demands, often resulting in annoyance or inconvenience for the person being charged or demanded from. It implies that the person or organization is being unnecessarily thrifty or stingy, focusing on trivial matters rather than considering the bigger picture.
• accept a wooden nickel The idiom "accept a wooden nickel" refers to someone being tricked, deceived, or taken advantage of, often by accepting something that is worthless or of little value. It implies that the person lacks caution, discernment, or good judgment, and is easily fooled.
• be not worth a plug nickel The idiom "be not worth a plug nickel" means that something or someone has little or no value or worth. It implies that the object or person being referred to is essentially useless or not worth any consideration or attention. The term "plug nickel" refers to a five-cent coin that has been rendered valueless or worthless, possibly due to being tampered with or being counterfeit.
• nickel and dime (someone) to death The idiom "nickel and dime (someone) to death" refers to the act of constantly charging or extracting small amounts of money from someone, which accumulates over time and becomes burdensome or excessive. It suggests the idea of persistently and indiscriminately demanding payment or fees for various services or goods, often resulting in frustration or financial strain for the person being charged.
• nickel and dime (one) The idiom "nickel and dime (one)" refers to a situation where someone is being charged or taking advantage of in small, insignificant amounts, often resulting in a significant cumulative expense or burden over time. It can also refer to repeatedly being inconvenienced or annoyed by trivial matters.
• nickel and dime someone The idiom "nickel and dime someone" refers to consistently charging or haggling over small amounts of money or trivial expenses, ultimately burdening or annoying the other party. It denotes a situation where someone is excessively concerned with minor financial matters or frequently demanding payment for every small thing.
• not worth a hill of beans and not amount to a hill of beans not worth a plugged nickel not worth beans The idiom "not worth a hill of beans" means having little or no value or significance. It implies that something or someone is worthless, insignificant, or of very little importance. It can also be expressed as "not amounting to a hill of beans" or "not worth a plugged nickel" or "not worth beans," all conveying the same idea.
• I've seen better heads on nickel beers. The idiom "I've seen better heads on nickel beers" is typically used to express disappointment or dissatisfaction with someone or something. It implies that the person or thing being referred to is of poor quality or lacks intelligence. The phrase suggests that even the foam or head on a cheap five-cent beer is superior to the subject at hand.
• nickel-and-dime To nickel-and-dime means to continuously charge small amounts of money, often adding up to a significant sum, or to focus on trivial details or smaller issues while ignoring larger, more important ones.

Similar spelling words for NICKEL

• nigella,
• Nikkel,
• nickell,
• Nickole,
• Nickle,
• Nikole,
• nicely,
• Nichelle,
• Nicol,
• Nigel.

Plural form of NICKEL is NICKELS

Conjugate verb Nickel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

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IMPERATIVE

you nickel

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it nickel

SIMPLE PAST

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