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chromium

noun
chro·​mi·​um | \ ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio) \

Definition of chromium

: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating — see Chemical Elements Table

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Issues with the product included the chemical residue bifenazate found in the RSO, heavy metal cadmium found in the Glue Buds, heavy metal arsenic found in the Savage signature concentrate and heavy metal chromium found in the Platinum vapes. Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press, "State orders recall of marijuana products tested by shuttered Walled Lake lab," 30 Aug. 2019 The soils also tend to have little nitrogen, vital for plants, but plenty of toxic heavy metals, such as nickel and chromium. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "Meet the monkeyflower, a weed that may hold the key to zebra stripes and other biological mysteries," 29 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of chromium

1807, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chromium

chrome entry 1 + -ium

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chromium

noun

English Language Learners Definition of chromium

: a blue-white metallic element that is combined with other metals and used to cover other metals with a shiny surface

chromium

noun
chro·​mi·​um | \ ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio) \

Kids Definition of chromium

: a bluish white metallic chemical element used especially in alloys

chromium

noun
chro·​mi·​um | \ ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio) \

Medical Definition of chromium

: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating symbol Cr — see Chemical Elements Table

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