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Definition of chromium

chromium

/ˈkroʊ.mi.əm/
chro · mi · um
Adjective:chromic
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chromium Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hard, brittle, lustrous gray transition metal (chemical symbol Cr, atomic number 24) valued for its high corrosion resistance and widely used to produce stainless steel and protective electroplating.

Example

"Adding chromium to iron and carbon alloys gives stainless steel its remarkable resistance to rust and tarnishing."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for chromium

• Nearby Words

chromatic
chrome
chromis
chromium
chronic
chronically
chronicle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from French 'chrome', derived from Ancient Greek 'chrōma' meaning 'color', because of the vivid colors of its chemical compounds.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chromium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chromium
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