nickel

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Sulphur is used to make sulphuric acid, which is used for processing copper, cobalt and nickel and also for the extraction of lithium.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Researchers addressed these issues by introducing a nickel alloy-based intermediate layer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The auditor said he isn’t out to nickel and dime anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A nickel hit paid twenty-seven dollars, half of the month’s rent.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers