nickeliferous

[ nik-uh-lif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. containing or yielding nickel.

nickeliferous

/ ˌnɪkəˈlɪfərəs /

adjective

1. containing nickel

Word History and Origins

Origin of nickeliferous¹

First recorded in 1815–25; nickel + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

Near Inveraray, nickeliferous ore has been obtained at two localities.

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