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nickeliferous

American  
[nik-uh-lif-er-uhs] / ˌnɪk əˈlɪf ər əs /

adjective

  1. containing or yielding nickel.

nickeliferous British  
/ ˌnɪkəˈlɪfərəs /

adjective

  1. containing nickel

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Etymology

Origin of nickeliferous

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

Example Sentences

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On platinum wire the nickeliferous bead undergoes no change.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

It is known, too, at several localities 321 in North America, notably at Nickel Mount, Douglas county, Oregon, where it occurs in nickeliferous serpentine.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

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