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

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

This depolarizer is placed on the market in the form of crystals, known as sulpho-chromic salt, made by the action of sulphuric acid upon chromic acid.

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

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

During this operation the wool at first attracts chromic acid, which is gradually reduced to chromium chromate, so that the mordanted fibre has finally a pale olive-yellow tint.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various