nickel steel
- noun
- /ˈnɪkəl stiːl/
- Specialized
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- Many tools are made from nickel steel because of its toughness.
Examples
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The bridge was reinforced with nickel steel beams to withstand heavy loads.
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Many industrial machines are made from nickel steel for added durability.
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He studied the properties of nickel steel in his metallurgy class.
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The nickel steel used in this knife ensures it stays sharp longer.
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The new bridge was built using nickel steel for its strength and durability against rust.
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For the high-performance engine, they selected a nickel steel alloy to enhance resistance to corrosion.
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The manufacturer claims that products made from nickel steel last longer due to their superior strength.
Synonyms
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1.4
A strong hard metal used to build things like bridges and buildings
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4.1
Steel that has other metals added to make it stronger and resist rust
How Strong
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51
5.6
- Specialized
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2
3.5
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun composition: a type of steel that contains nickel. Knowing 'nickel' (a metal) and 'steel' (an iron alloy) allows a B1 learner to infer the meaning (steel alloyed with nickel) because this compound follows regular, cross-linguistically common product/material naming patterns.
Etymology
Nickel steel comes from adding the metal nickel to steel, which makes the metal stronger and less likely to rust. So, the term means 'a kind of steel made with nickel' used when extra strength or less rust is needed.