nickeliferous (Meaning)
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nickeliferous (a.)
Containing nickel; as, nickelferous iron.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nickeliferous
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nickeliferous Sentence Examples
- The nickeliferous ore deposits in Sudbury, Ontario, are among the largest in the world.
- The nickeliferous laterite of New Caledonia holds significant reserves of the metal.
- Nickel-rich nickeliferous sulfides occur in mafic and ultramafic rocks.
- The nickeliferous garnierite mineral is a key source of nickel in lateritic deposits.
- The nickeliferous pyrrhotite found in the Duluth Complex is an important source of nickel.
- Exploration for nickeliferous deposits typically involves geochemical surveys and geophysical techniques.
- The processing of nickeliferous ores involves several steps, including crushing, grinding, and smelting.
- Nickel from nickeliferous laterites is commonly extracted through hydrometallurgical processes.
- Nickel-copper and nickel-iron alloys called nickeliferous steels are used in a wide range of applications.
- The global demand for nickeliferous materials is driven by their use in stainless steel, batteries, and other industries.
FAQs About the word nickeliferous
Containing nickel; as, nickelferous iron.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The nickeliferous ore deposits in Sudbury, Ontario, are among the largest in the world.
The nickeliferous laterite of New Caledonia holds significant reserves of the metal.
Nickel-rich nickeliferous sulfides occur in mafic and ultramafic rocks.
The nickeliferous garnierite mineral is a key source of nickel in lateritic deposits.
