nickelize

\\ˈnikəˌlīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

Etymology: back-formation from nickelization

: nickel

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/nik"euh luyz'/, v.t., nickelized, nickelizing.

to nickel-plate.

Also, esp. Brit., nickelise.

[1870-75; NICKEL + -IZE]

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nickˈelize or nickˈelise transitive verb

To plate with nickel

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Main Entry: ↑nickel