English Explanatory Dictionary

chromite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr₂O₄.
  2. Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr₂O₄. It is a commercial source of chromium.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

chromite chromites

Synonyms

ferrochromite

Derived words

chromitite ferrochromite magnesiochromite orthochromite zincochromite
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