chromic acid

American  

noun

1. a hypothetical acid, H 2 CrO 4 , known only in solution or in the form of its salts.

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chromic acid British  

noun

1. an unstable dibasic oxidizing acid known only in solution and in the form of chromate salts. Formula: H 2 CrO 4

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Etymology

Origin of chromic acid

First recorded in 1790–1800

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chromic acid

From an ergosterol derivative, which they acetylated, oxidized with chromic acid, hydrolized and distilled, they built up the white crystals of theelin.

From Time Magazine Archive

Immerse in chromic acid, 5 per cent. aqueous solution, for one minute; wash in water.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre

Fuller Bichromate Cell.—In the bichromate cells or the chromic acid cells, bichromate of soda, or bichromate of potassium, is used for the depolarizer, water and sulphuric acid being added for attacking the zinc.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins

The treatment consists in stopping the use of tobacco, and painting the patches with chromic acid, tannic acid, or alum, and employing a chlorate of potash mouth-wash.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles

A saturated solution of chromic acid is also used for the same purposes.

From Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. by Montagu Browne