chromous

[ kroh-muhs ]

adjective

containing chromium in the divalent state, as chromous carbonate, CrCO3.

Origin of chromous

First recorded in 1830–40; chrom(ium) + -ous

Words Nearby chromous

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How to use chromous in a sentence

While chromium forms two series of salts, chromous salts are difficult to prepare and are of little importance.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry | William McPherson
The solution of chromous chloride must therefore be freed from the zinc by filtration in the absence of air.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 | Various
In this manner a chromous acetate is obtained perfectly free from zinc.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 | Various
A red precipitate of chromous acetate is formed, which is washed by decantation in water containing carbonic acid.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 | Various
As but little chromous salt is decomposed by the oxygen such a washing apparatus may serve for many experiments.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for chromous

chromous

/ (ˈkrəʊməs) /

adjective

of or containing chromium in the divalent state

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