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atomic number 28

atomic number 28

4.1
A hard silver metal used in coins and alloys that resists rust
  • noun
  • /əˈtɑːmɪk ˈnʌmbər 28/
  • Specialized
translation icon : número atómico 28
  • Nickel, with an atomic number 28, is used in many alloys.

Examples

  • The atomic number 28 corresponds to nickel.

  • Stainless steel contains atomic number 28 to enhance its resistance to rust.

  • Chemists often refer to nickel as atomic number 28 in scientific contexts.

  • The coins were made using atomic number 28 for increased durability.

  • Chemists often refer to atomic number 28 when discussing the properties of nickel.

  • Stainless steel contains atomic number 28 to improve its corrosion resistance.

  • Many coin manufacturers use atomic number 28 in their metal blends for better durability.

Synonyms

nickel
vsatomic number 28
  • Specialized
27 4.8

A hard, silvery metal used with other metals and for coatings

is the same chemical element but with more focus on ductility and corrosion resistance
Ni
vsatomic number 28
  • Specialized
3 4.9

The chemical symbol for nickel, a hard shiny metal used in alloys

is the full element name and description rather than a short symbol

Surface Forms

atomic number 28 singular
atomic numbers 28 plural

Morphology

atomic + number + twenty-eight

The phrase is compositionally clear: a learner who knows 'atomic', 'number' and 'twenty-eight' can infer it refers to the element whose atomic-number property is 28. However, identifying that atomic number 28 corresponds specifically to the element nickel requires domain knowledge (the periodic table), so the exact identity is not predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Atomic number 28 comes from chemistry and is a label for the metal 'nickel'. The word atomic points to an atom and the word number (28) shows how many tiny positive particles called protons are inside that atom, so the label is used to mean the element 'nickel'.