CHROMOUS

Etymology

Adjective

chromous (not comparable)

(chemistry) of, relating to, or containing chromium, especially in oxidation state 2

Source: Wiktionary


Chro"mous, a.

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chromium, when this element has a valence lower than that in chromic compounds. Chromous acid, a bluish gray powder, CrO.OH, of weak acid properties and regard as an acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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