chromous

American  

[kroh-muhs] / ˈkroʊ məs /

adjective

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

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chromous British  

/ ˈkrəʊməs /

adjective

1. of or containing chromium in the divalent state

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Etymology

Origin of chromous

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

Example Sentences

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 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

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

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

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

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

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