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.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

On platinum wire the nickeliferous bead undergoes no change.

From Project Gutenberg