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

Example Sentences

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

When dissolved, its action is similar to that of the chromic acid solution.

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 Hawkins, Nehemiah

To render the paper fit for copying without being made wet, to the acetate solution chromic acid or ferro-cyanide of potassium is added.

From Paper and Printing Recipes A Handy Volume of Practical Recipes, Concerning the Every-Day Business of Stationers, Printers, Binders, and the Kindred Trades by Ford, J. Sawtelle

Carbon bisulphide slowly oxidizes on exposure to air, but by the action of potassium permanganate or chromic acid it is readily oxidized to carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

Bichromate, bī-krō′māt, adj. having two parts of chromic acid to one of other ingredients.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various