CHROMITES

Noun

chromites

plural of chromite

Anagrams

• hectorism, trichomes

Source: Wiktionary


CHROMITE

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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