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Science / Periodic Table of Elements / Nickel (Ni): Atomic number: 28, Atomic mass: 58.71 g.mol -1, Electronegativity: 1.8, Density: 8.9 g.cm-3 at 20?°C, Melting point: 1453 ?°C, Boiling point: 2913 ?°C, Vanderwaals radius: 0.124 nm, Ionic radius: 0 MORE
Entertainment / Football / Nickel Back: An extra, or fifth, defensive back. Named after the coin, worth five cents. Popularized by the Miami Dolphins in the 1970s, now common. MORE
Entertainment / Football / Nickel Defense: When a defense brings in a 5th defensive back to replace a linebacker on the field, increasing its pass coverage. MORE
Technology / Cell Phones / Nickel Cadmium Battery (NiCd): A rechargeable battery that typically lasts for 700 charge and discharge cycles. If not completely discharged before recharging, the NiCd battery can suffer from memory effect that may reduce the life MORE
Technology / Digital Cameras / Nickel Metal-Hybrid (NiMH): A type of rechargeable battery that can be recharged many times. Nimh batteries provide sufficient power to run digital cameras and flashes. MORE
Technology / Cell Phones / Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (NiMH): A rechargeable battery that is capable of holding more power that a NiCd battery and suffers much less from memory effect. It is also typically more expensive than a NiCd battery. MORE