chromous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of chromous
First recorded in 1830–40; chrom(ium) + -ous
Example Sentences
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The solution of chromous chloride must therefore be freed from the zinc by filtration in the absence of air.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various
As but little chromous salt is decomposed by the oxygen such a washing apparatus may serve for many experiments.
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
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
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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