chromate

American

[kroh-mayt] / ˈkroʊ meɪt /

noun

a salt of chromic acid, as potassium chromate, K 2 CrO 4 .

chromate British

/ ˈkrəʊˌmeɪt /

noun

any salt or ester of chromic acid. Simple chromate salts contain the divalent ion, CrO 4 ^2– , and are orange

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chromate Scientific

/ krō′māt′ /

A chemical compound containing the group CrO ₄.

Etymology

Origin of chromate

First recorded in 1810–20; chrom(ic acid) + -ate ²

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chromate

Especially notorious is lead chromate mixed in with cinnamon to achieve a bright colour or bulk out the powders.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026

The lead-to-chromium ratio found in the factory is consistent with lead chromate, a compound that has been previously reported as a contaminant in certain spices, officials said.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

The researchers warned them that consuming lead chromate could lead to kidney and brain damage or cause developmental delays in children.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2023

In Bangladesh, even those who have committed a crime see this crackdown on lead chromate use as a net good.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2023

It is decomposed by the addition of caustic alkalis, forming silver oxide and an alkaline chromate.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

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