nickelize

nickelize
\\ˈnikəˌlīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: back-formation from nickelization

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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

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  • nickelize — /nik euh luyz /, v.t., nickelized, nickelizing. to nickel plate. Also, esp. Brit., nickelise. [1870 75; NICKEL + IZE] * * * …   Universalium

  • nickelize — nick·el·ize …   English syllables

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