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lead chromate

noun

Definition of lead chromate

: a chromate of lead especially : chrome yellow

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 Turner believes these are the traces of lead chromate, a compound manufacturers added to plastics decades ago to give them a vibrant yellow or red coloration. — Rob Arnold, National Geographic, "New plastic pollution formed by fire looks like rocks," 16 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of lead chromate

1866, in the meaning defined above

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lead chromate

noun

Medical Definition of lead chromate

: a chromate of lead especially : chrome yellow

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