CHROMITE

chromite

(noun) a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

chromite (countable and uncountable, plural chromites)

(mineral) A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr2O4.

Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr2O4. It is a commercial source of chromium.

Synonyms

• (FeCr2O4): ferrochromite

Anagrams

• hormetic, trichome

Source: Wiktionary


Chro"mite, n.

1. (Min.)

Definition: A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded as an acid. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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