An alloy of nickel with chromium (10 to 20 per cent) and sometimes iron (up to 25 per cent), used chiefly in high-temperature applications such as electrical heating elements.
as modifier Nichrome wire
 Example sentencesExamples
-  Not that they are always so inclined - physics students still ask about the ‘nichrome wire’ experiment.
 -  Try thicker nichrome wire, or more simply make the span shorter with more supports between hanging objects.
 -  The packaging, sealing and mechanical protection of nichrome resistor films is critical to prevent failures in a nichrome chip when subjected to moisture.
 -  It is easy to sterilize and reuse because nichrome wire resists deterioration with repeated heat/cooling cycles.
 -  We can help you determine the proper size and configuration of nichrome for your equipment.