chromium

noun

chro·​mi·​um ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio)
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of chromium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Their case alleged that thousands of gallons of water runoff from the system, containing pollutants like cyanide, copper, and chromium, have spilled into sensitive local waterways, according to government documents obtained by NPR. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024 Ultimately, the program identified an alloy consisting of specific proportions of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium. New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024 So, each stone's elemental structure – such as the presence (or lack) of iron, titanium or chromium – will contribute to its unique coloring. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024 But chromium is present in the crust and might have leached into the layer and contaminated it. Byadam Mann, science.org, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chromium 

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Word History

Etymology

chrome entry 1 + -ium

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chromium was in 1807

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Cite this Entry

“Chromium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromium. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

chromium

noun
chro·​mi·​um ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio)
: a blue-white metallic element found in nature only in combination and used especially in alloys and in chrome plating see element

Medical Definition

chromium

noun
chro·​mi·​um ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio)
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating
symbol Cr
see Chemical Elements Table

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