nickelled
Given metallic coating
Nickelled is a chiefly British spelling of nickeled, the past tense and past participle of nickel.
To nickel something is to coat it with a thin layer of nickel metal, typically for corrosion resistance or decorative finish: The bumpers were nickelled to prevent rust.
The spelling with double L follows British conventions for verbs ending in a consonant.
Electrically deposited metal coating
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- alloyMetallic combination
- chromiumElement twenty-four
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
anodized · electrodeposited · corrosion-resistant · ferrous · metallized · smelted · refined · plating
Smooth, refined, accomplished
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- reflectiveCasting back light
bright · buffed · mirrorlike · glossy · sheeny · sleek · glinting · smooth
Withstands oxidation and decay
- hardwearingResistant to damage
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- rust-proofResistant to oxidation
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
weatherproof · protected · sealed · resilient · sturdy · robust
electroplated
Electrically deposited metal coating
galvanized · anodized · electrodeposited · corrosion-resistant · ferrous · metallized · smelted · refined · plating · cathode
polished
Smooth, refined, accomplished
reflective · bright · buffed · mirrorlike · glossy · sheeny · sleek · glinting · smooth · satiny
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- hardwearingResistant to damage
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- rust-proofResistant to oxidation
long-lasting · weatherproof · protected · sealed · resilient · sturdy · robust
nickelledbare metal
Direct hardware access, unmediated
untreated · unfinished · exposed · corroded · rusted
- nickelling and dimingCharging many small fees
- nickelled and dimedExhausted by trivial expenses