chromium

noun

chro·​mi·​um ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio)
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of chromium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other adverse health effects from hexavalent chromium exposure includes nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, nasal and skin irritation and ulceration and eye irritation and damage. Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024 Once the chromium oxide barrier is breached, corrosion takes hold. Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024 Consuming large amounts of chromium may cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, Breeher said. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 5 Jan. 2024 What if someone ate recalled cinnamon applesauce with chromium? USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024 According to the Centers for Disease Control, chromium is a naturally present element with trace levels normally found in a person's diet. The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 There's little research about the health effects from consuming food contaminated with chromium compounds such as lead chromate, the agency says. USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024 Alpine – released security fixes to chromium, libwebp, qt5-qtimageformats, and firefox-esr. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2023 Typical redox flow batteries use ions based on iron chromium or vanadium chemistries; the latter takes advantage of vanadium’s four distinct ionic states. IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

chrome entry 1 + -ium

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chromium was in 1807

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“Chromium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromium. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chromium

noun
chro·​mi·​um ˈkrō-mē-əm How to pronounce chromium (audio)
: a blue-white metallic element found in nature only in combination and used especially in alloys and in chrome plating see element

Medical Definition

chromium

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