nick‧el /ˈnɪkəl/ noun
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: German; Origin: kupfernickel substance containing nickel, from kupfer 'copper' + nickel 'spirit that plays tricks'; because the substance contains no copper, even though it looks like copper]

1. [uncountable] a hard silver-white metal that is often combined with other metals, for example to make steel. It is a chemical element: symbol Ni

2. [countable] a coin in the US or Canada that is worth five cents

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