chromic acid
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chromic acid
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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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
Return all the cover-slips to the beaker, fill in fresh chromic acid solution, and treat as new cover-slips.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
Perchromic Acid.—By the addition of hydrogen peroxide to a solution of chromic acid, a fine blue coloration due to a perchromic acid is produced which is readily absorbed by shaking out with ether.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
He found, however, that chromic acid, which he had represented as CrO6, neutralized a base containing 1/3 the 37 quantity of oxygen.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
Small external tumors may be painted with zinc chlorid, chromic acid, or a concentrated solution of bichlorid of mercury.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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