chromate

American  

[kroh-meyt] / ˈkroʊ meɪt /

noun

1. a salt of chromic acid, as potassium chromate, K 2 CrO 4 .

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chromate British  

/ ˈkrəʊˌmeɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of chromic acid. Simple chromate salts contain the divalent ion, CrO 4 ^2– , and are orange

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chromate Scientific  

/ krō′māt′ /

1. A chemical compound containing the group CrO ₄.

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Etymology

Origin of chromate

First recorded in 1810–20; chrom(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

Especially notorious is lead chromate mixed in with cinnamon to achieve a bright colour or bulk out the powders.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The lead-to-chromium ratio found in the factory is consistent with lead chromate, a compound that has been previously reported as a contaminant in certain spices, officials said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

It's in this step that lead chromate would be used to enhance color.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

Lead chromate is a chemical used in paints to, for instance, make school buses yellow, and it can enhance the radiance of turmeric roots, making them more attractive to buyers.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

Like the rest of the chromate pigments, it is a very slow-drying material, often requiring over a week to set up, unless considerable drier is added.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.