chromic

[ kroh-mik ]
/ ˈkroʊ mɪk /

adjective

of or containing chromium in the trivalent state, as chromic hydroxide, Cr(OH)3.
of or derived from chromic acid.

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Origin of chromic

First recorded in 1790–1800; chrom(ium) + -ic

Words nearby chromic

chrome yellow, chromel, chromeplate, chromesthesia, chromhidrosis, chromic, chromic acetate, chromic acid, chromic chloride, chromic fluoride, chromic oxide
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British Dictionary definitions for chromic

chromic
/ (ˈkrəʊmɪk) /

adjective

of or containing chromium in the trivalent state
of or derived from chromic acid
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