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chromium

noun chro·mi·um \ˈkrō-mē-əm\

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

Full Definition of CHROMIUM

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

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New Latin, from French chrome

First Known Use: 1807

CHROMIUM Defined for Kids

noun chro·mi·um \ˈkrō-mē-əm\

: a bluish white metallic chemical element used especially in alloys

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noun chro·mi·um \ˈkrō-mē-əm\

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

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