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chromous [kroh-muh s] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- containing chromium in the divalent state, as chromous carbonate, CrCO3.
Origin of chromous First recorded in 1830–40; chrom(ium) + -ous Examples from the Web for chromous Historical Examples of chromous
The solution of chromous chloride must therefore be freed from the zinc by filtration in the absence of air.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885
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In this manner a chromous acetate is obtained perfectly free from zinc.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885
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A red precipitate of chromous acetate is formed, which is washed by decantation in water containing carbonic acid.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885
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While chromium forms two series of salts, chromous salts are difficult to prepare and are of little importance.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
William McPherson
British Dictionary definitions for chromous chromous adjective
- of or containing chromium in the divalent state