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nickel(Ni) (nik´әl) a chemical element, atomic number 28, atomic weight 58.71. It is a major component of some alloys used in dentistry and is also found in stainless steel. Prolonged exposure to nickel, such as in jewelry, can cause nickel dermatitis.
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