Nickle vs. Nickel

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 23, 2023
"Nickle" is incorrect; the correct spelling is "Nickel," a chemical element with the symbol Ni.

Which is correct: Nickle or Nickel
How to spell Nickel?

Nickle is Incorrect

Nickel is Correct
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Key Differences
"Nickel" is a chemical element; remember the elemental symbol, Ni.

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Sep 23, 2023
Think of the word ‘kettle’ to remember the ‘el’ ending.

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Sep 23, 2023
Regularly using "nickel" in reading and writing can reinforce the correct spelling.

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Sep 23, 2023
Visualize the word "Nickel" written correctly to build memory.

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Sep 23, 2023
The correct spelling, "Nickel," ends with 'el,' not 'le.'

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Sep 23, 2023
Nickle and Nickel Definitions
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Nickel
A mixture containing nickel and at least one other metal.
Nickel alloys are known for their corrosion resistance.

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Sep 23, 2023
Nickel
A silvery-white metallic element, resistant to corrosion.
Nickel is used in making alloys like stainless steel.

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Sep 23, 2023
Nickel
A method of coating surfaces with a layer of nickel.
Nickel plating is used to enhance surface properties of objects.

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Sep 23, 2023
Nickel
Used metaphorically to refer to something small or insignificant in value.
He doesn’t care a nickel about those things.

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Sep 23, 2023
Nickel
Symbol Ni A silvery, hard, ductile, ferromagnetic metallic element used in corrosion-resistant alloys, stainless steel, catalysts for hydrogenation, and batteries, and for electroplating. Atomic number 28; atomic weight 58.69; melting point 1,455°C; boiling point 2,913°C; specific gravity 8.902; valence 0, 1, 2, 3. See Periodic Table.

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Feb 08, 2023
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Nickel
(uncountable) A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

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Nickel
Interstate 5, a highway that runs along the west coast of the United States.

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Nickel
(American football) A defensive formation with five defensive backs, one of whom is a nickelback, instead of the more common four.

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Nickel
Synonym of cheap: Low price and/or low value.
Let me give you the nickel tour of the office.

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Nickel
A bright silver-white metallic element of atomic number 28. It is of the iron group, and is hard, malleable, and ductile. It occurs combined with sulphur in millerite, with arsenic in the mineral niccolite, and with arsenic and sulphur in nickel glance. Symbol Ni. Atomic weight 58.70.

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Nickel
A hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

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Nickel
Five dollars worth of a drug;
A nickel bag of drugs
A nickel deck of heroin

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FAQs
What is the root word of Nickel?
Derived from the German word "Kupfernickel."

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Sep 23, 2023
Which vowel is used before Nickel?
The vowel “a” can be used before "nickel" (a nickel).

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Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Nickel?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence structure.

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Sep 23, 2023
Which preposition is used with Nickel?
"Of" can be used with nickel (nickel of...)

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Sep 23, 2023
Why is it called Nickel?
It's called Nickel after the German word "Kupfernickel," meaning "Devil's copper."

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Sep 23, 2023
Which article is used with Nickel?
"A" or "the" can be used with nickel, depending on the context.

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Sep 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Nickel?
The first syllable, "Nick," is stressed in nickel.

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Sep 23, 2023
Is the Nickel term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically to denote something small or insignificant in value.

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Sep 23, 2023
Is Nickel a noun or adjective?
Nickel can be used as a noun and, less commonly, as an adjective.

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Sep 23, 2023
Is Nickel a negative or positive word?
Nickel is neutral; it doesn’t convey a negative or positive connotation.

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Sep 23, 2023
What is another term for Nickel?
Another term is "Ni," the chemical symbol for nickel.

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Sep 23, 2023
Is Nickel a vowel or consonant?
Nickel is a word containing both vowels and consonants.

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Sep 23, 2023
Is Nickel a countable noun?
Yes, when referring to the coin, nickel is a countable noun.

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Sep 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Nickel?
“The” and “a” are determiners that can be used with nickel.

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Sep 23, 2023
How is Nickel used in a sentence?
"The coin is made of a copper and nickel alloy."

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Sep 23, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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