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chromic [kroh-mik] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- of or containing chromium in the trivalent state, as chromic hydroxide, Cr(OH)3.
- of or derived from chromic acid.
Origin of chromic First recorded in 1790–1800; chrom(ium) + -ic Examples from the Web for chromic Historical Examples of chromic
Only the manganous and the chromic salts, however, are of importance.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
William McPherson
A saturated solution of chromic acid is also used for the same purposes.
Montagu Browne
Its depth has been increased by the action of the chromic acid.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume IV (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
Analysis of samples showed an average of 34% of chromic oxide.
Willis Fletcher Johnson
Like all electrolytes its presence decreases the adsorption of chromic acid.
Hugh Garner Bennett
British Dictionary definitions for chromic chromic adjective
- of or containing chromium in the trivalent state
- of or derived from chromic acid