1. (Chem.)
Defn: An alloy of nickel, a variety of German silver.
2. (Min.)
Defn: Niccolite.
NICKELODEON
Nick`el*o"de*on, n. [Nickel + odeon.]
Defn: A place of entertainment, as for moving picture exhibition, charging a fee or admission price of five cents. [U. S.]
NICKELOUS
Nick"el*ous, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or designating, those compounds of nickel in which, as contrasted with the nickelic compounds, the metal has a lower valence; as, nickelous oxide. Frankland.
NICKEL STEEL
Nickel steel.
Defn: A kind of cast steel containing nickel, which greatly increases its strength. It is used for armor plate, bicycle tubing, propeller shafts, etc.