- 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]* * *
nickˈelize or nickˈelise transitive verbTo plate with nickel• • •Main Entry: ↑nickel
Useful english dictionary. 2012.