Pronunciation: [nˈɪkə͡ld] (IPA) 
Nickeled is a verb, and it is spelled with two l's. The spelling of nickeled comes from its root word, nickel, which is spelled with two l's as well. The IPA phonetic transcription of nickeled is /ˈnɪkəld/, where the first syllable is stressed, and the "e" at the end is pronounced like "ed." The word is commonly used to refer to the process of coating a surface with nickel, which is often used to protect metal from corrosion.
Nickeled is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "nickel". It refers to the act of covering or coating an object with a thin layer of nickel, a silvery-white metallic chemical element.
When an object is subjected to the process of "nickeling", a thin layer of nickel is electroplated, applied, or deposited onto its surface. This process is often employed in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and electronics to enhance the appearance, durability, and resistance of the object. By incorporating nickel onto the surface, the object becomes more resistant to corrosion, wear, and scratches.
Nickeling may involve a series of steps, including preparation of the surface, cleaning, activating, and subsequent electroplating or coating with nickel. Common techniques used in nickeled plating include electroplating, electroless plating, and spray coating methods, depending on the nature and purpose of the object.
The term "nickeled" can also be used outside of the manufacturing context to describe the process of embellishing or adorning an object by attaching or embedding nickel or nickel-colored elements. This can be done for aesthetic purposes, for example, by incorporating nickel accents or trims on fixtures or accessories, giving them a shiny, metallic appearance.
Overall, nickeled refers to the application of a nickel coating or embellishment on an object, emphasizing its ability to enhance appearance, durability, and resistance to various factors.
The word "nickeled" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "nickel", which comes from the noun "nickel". The noun "nickel" originated from the German word "kupfernickel", which means "copper demon" or "false copper". It was named so because early miners mistakenly thought the mineral containing nickel (nickel arsenide) was copper ore. In the mid-18th century, Swedish chemist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt isolated nickel as an element and named it after the mineral. The verb "nickel" is used to describe the process of coating or plating an object with a layer of nickel, and therefore, "nickeled" refers to something that has been nickel-plated.
