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chromite
CIDE DICTIONARY
chromite, n.
- A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also
chromic iron . [1913 Webster] - A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded as an acid. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chromite, n.
1 Mineral. a black mineral of chromium and iron oxides, which is the principal ore of chromium.
2 Chem. a salt of bivalent chromium.
1 Mineral. a black mineral of chromium and iron oxides, which is the principal ore of chromium.
2 Chem. a salt of bivalent chromium.
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