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Meaning of nickel
A small unit of currency
Etymology of nickel
The word "nickel" originates from the German word "Nickel", which is a shortened form of "Kupfernickel", meaning "copper demon" or "devil's copper", due to the element's initial uncooperative nature when miners tried to extract copper from it
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the metal, and later to the coin
Synonyms
Definitions
- A silver-white metallic element that is used in a wide range of applications, including alloys, electroplating, and batteries
- * A coin worth five cents, formerly made of a copper-nickel alloy
Usage Examples
- The vending machine only accepted nickels and dimes
- * The nickel alloy is resistant to corrosion
- * She saved up her nickels and dimes to buy a new toy
Antonyms
dollar
bill
note
large sum
fortune
wealth
riches
plenty
abundance
affluence
opulence
luxury
large amount
substantial sum
considerable amount
significant amount
sizeable amount