Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An alloy of 74.5 per cent. of copper, 25 per cent. of nickel, and 5 per cent. of iron. It is used for electric resistance.

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Examples

  • German silver appear upon a reduced scale in nickelin.

    On Laboratory Arts Richard Threlfall

  • It stands pretty well in the same relation to nickelin as the latter does to German silver.

    On Laboratory Arts Richard Threlfall

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