chromic

[ kroh-mik ]

adjective
  1. of or containing chromium in the trivalent state, as chromic hydroxide, Cr(OH)3.

  2. of or derived from chromic acid.

Origin of chromic

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; chrom(ium) + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for chromic

chromic

/ (ˈkrəʊmɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or containing chromium in the trivalent state

  2. of or derived from chromic acid

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