chromous

[ kroh-muhs ]

adjective

1. containing chromium in the divalent state, as chromous carbonate, CrCO 3 .

chromous

/ ˈkrəʊməs /

adjective

1. of or containing chromium in the divalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromous¹

First recorded in 1830–40; chrom(ium) + -ous

Example Sentences

While chromium forms two series of salts, chromous salts are difficult to prepare and are of little importance.

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The solution of chromous chloride must therefore be freed from the zinc by filtration in the absence of air.

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In this manner a chromous acetate is obtained perfectly free from zinc.

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A red precipitate of chromous acetate is formed, which is washed by decantation in water containing carbonic acid.

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As but little chromous salt is decomposed by the oxygen such a washing apparatus may serve for many experiments.

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