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Chromous

Chro′mous

,
Adj.
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chromium, when this element has a valence lower than that in chromic compounds.
Chromous acid
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a bluish gray powder, CrO.OH, of weak acid properties and regard as an acid.

Definition 2024


chromous

chromous

English

Adjective

chromous (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) of, relating to, or containing chromium, especially in oxidation state 2

Derived terms

  • chromous acid
  • chromous chloride
  • chromous oxide

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