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Meaning of chromium
a hard, silver-white, and brittle chemical element
Etymology of chromium
The word "chromium" comes from the Greek word "chroma", meaning color, due to the many colored compounds it forms
It was first discovered in 1797 by the French chemist Nicolas-Louis Vauquelin
The name "chromium" was officially adopted in 1816
Synonyms
metal
element
steel
alloy
titanium
vanadium
manganese
iron
copper
silver
gold
platinum
palladium
rhodium
iridium
osmium
ruthenium
cobalt
nickel
zinc
tin
lead
mercury
chromium oxide
chromite
ferrochromium
chromic acid
dichromate
chromate
metalloid
mineral
ore
alloying element
refractory metal
heavy metal
transition metal
hardener
strengthener
corrosion resistant
rust resistant
Definitions
- A hard, silver-white, and brittle chemical element, used in stainless steel, chrome plating, and as a catalyst
- * A transition metal with a high melting point and corrosion resistance
Usage Examples
- Chromium is used to make stainless steel resistant to corrosion
- * The car's exhaust system was made with chromium to reduce emissions
- * Chromium is a key component in the production of leather tanning agents