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dichromate

American

[dahy-kroh-meyt] / daɪˈkroʊ meɪt /

noun

Chemistry. a salt of the hypothetical acid H 2 Cr 2 O 7 , as potassium dichromate, K 2 Cr 2 O 7 .

dichromate British

/ daɪˈkrəʊmeɪt /

noun

Also called: bichromate. any salt or ester of dichromic acid. Dichromate salts contain the ion Cr 2 O 7 ^2–

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Etymology

Origin of dichromate

First recorded in 1860–65; di- ¹ + chromate

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A lawsuit filed by Houston Lawyer Mike Doyle on behalf of 159 veterans says KBR exposed service members to sodium dichromate, which caused respiratory ailments.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 2, 2015

A concentrated solution of technical sodium dichromate is prepared by dissolving 140 g. in 65 cc. of water.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

After this it is well washed to remove the unaltered gum and dichromate salt.

From Photogravure by Blaney, Henry R.

This is performed in a solution of potassium dichromate rendered alkaline with ammonia.

From Photogravure by Blaney, Henry R.

The amount of solid sodium dichromate given is for the dry crystalline compound containing two molecules of water of crystallization.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

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