chromic

[ kroh-mik ]

adjective

1. of or containing chromium in the trivalent state, as chromic hydroxide, Cr(OH) 3 .
2. of or derived from chromic acid.

chromic

/ ˈkrəʊmɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing chromium in the trivalent state
2. of or derived from chromic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromic¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; chrom(ium) + -ic

Example Sentences

The family of Vincent Jackson, the retired three-time Pro Bowl N.F.L. wide receiver who was found dead in a Florida hotel room on Monday, donated his brain to researchers at Boston University to determine if he had chromic traumatic encephalopathy, or C.T.E., the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma.

From New York Times

Fellow workers pulled Swisher from the four-foot tank of liquid chromic acid and were performing CPR when first responders arrived.

From Fox News

The tank contained liquid chromic acid, Dayton fire officials said.

From Washington Times

The tank contained liquid chromic acid, Dayton fire officials said.

From Seattle Times

The tank contained liquid chromic acid, Dayton fire officials said.

From Washington Times