Definition of Raney nickel

1. Noun. A finely divided nickel-aluminum alloy that has been treated with NaOH to dissolve out most of the aluminum. ¹

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Medical Definition of Raney nickel

1. Proprietary name for a finely powdered nickel catalyst made from Raney alloy by dissolving out the aluminum with alkali; used in the hydrogenation of organic substances. Synonym: Raney catalyst. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Raney Nickel

Rand formula
Randal
Randall
Randall's plaques
Randall Jarrell
Randall stone forceps
Randian
Randianism
Randolph
Raney Nickel
Raney alloy
Raney catalyst
Raney nickel (current term)
Rangamati District
Rangifer
Rangifer arcticus
Rangifer caribou
Rangifer tarandus
Rangoon
Rangoonese
Rangpur District
Rangpur Division
Ranier
Ranikhet disease
Ranke's angle
Ranke's formula
Rankin

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