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chromous

American

[kroh-muhs] / ˈkroʊ məs /

adjective

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

chromous British

/ ˈkrəʊməs /

adjective

of or containing chromium in the divalent state

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Etymology

Origin of chromous

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

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chromous

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

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

In this manner a chromous acetate is obtained perfectly free from zinc.

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 William McPherson

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

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

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