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chromous

American  
[kroh-muhs] / ˈkroʊ məs /

adjective

  1. containing chromium in the divalent state, as chromous carbonate, CrCO 3 .


chromous British  
/ ˈkrəʊməs /

adjective

  1. of or containing chromium in the divalent state

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of chromous

First recorded in 1830–40; chrom(ium) + -ous

Example Sentences

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Intensities of emerald green, chromous oxide, and terre verte 103 22.

From Colour Measurement and Mixture by Abney, W. de W.

A red precipitate of chromous acetate is formed, which is washed by decantation in water containing carbonic acid.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various

The blue chromous chloride solution thus obtained is poured into a saturated solution of sodium acetate in an atmosphere of carbonic acid.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various

It is advisable to use an excess of chromous acetate or an insufficient quantity of hydrochloric acid, so that there may be no free hydrochloric acid in the liquid.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various

While chromium forms two series of salts, chromous salts are difficult to prepare and are of little importance.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

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