| Pronunciation: | | 'krowmIt
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium |
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CHROMITE is a 8 letter word that starts with C. |
| | See Also: | | atomic number 24, chromium, Cr, mineral |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Chro"mite\, n.
1. (Min.) A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of
chromium and iron; -- called also {chromic iron}.
2. (Chem.) A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded
as an acid. [R.]
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