nickelize

A worker nickelizes a metal part in the electroplating tank.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To coat or plate with nickel: "nickelize" means to apply a thin layer of nickel to a surface, typically metal, through electroplating or a similar process, for protection or decoration.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The factory will nickelize these steel bolts to prevent rust. (The factory will apply a nickel coating to the steel bolts.)
  • He learned how to nickelize brass fixtures as part of his metalworking apprenticeship. (He learned the process of plating brass with nickel.)

Advanced Usage

• "to nickelize a surface": a technical phrase used in metallurgy and manufacturing.
  • Before assembly, the technician must nickelize the contact points to ensure conductivity. (The technician must plate the contact points with nickel.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nickelization (noun): the process of coating with nickel.

  • The nickelization of the parts improved their durability. (The coating process made the parts last longer.)

• Nickel (noun): the metallic element used in the process.

  • Pure nickel is often used for nickelizing in industrial applications. (The element nickel is applied as a coating.)

Synonyms

• Plate: to cover with a thin layer of metal.
  • They plate the silverware with a protective layer. (They apply a metal coating.)
• Electroplate: to coat with metal using an electric current.
  • The jeweler will electroplate the ring with nickel. (The jeweler will use an electric process to apply nickel.)

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