chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm 
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating see Chemical Elements Table
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The brilliant colors of rubies and emeralds come from the presence of very small amounts of chromium.
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Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
In an emerald, even though the chromium is surrounded by six oxygen ions, there is a weaker interaction between the chromium and the surrounding oxygen ions.
—Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
Zyn nicotine pouches — which have become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes or vaping, due to their lack of smoke or scent — have been found to contain ammonia, chromium, formaldehyde and nickel, according to a 2023 study from BMC Chemistry.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Last year, McCurry and his colleagues published a study suggesting some fire suppression products, including Phos-Chek, can contain toxic heavy metals such as cadmium and chromium.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
In an emerald, even though the chromium is surrounded by six oxygen ions, there is a weaker interaction between the chromium and the surrounding oxygen ions.
—Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
Zyn nicotine pouches — which have become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes or vaping, due to their lack of smoke or scent — have been found to contain ammonia, chromium, formaldehyde and nickel, according to a 2023 study from BMC Chemistry.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Last year, McCurry and his colleagues published a study suggesting some fire suppression products, including Phos-Chek, can contain toxic heavy metals such as cadmium and chromium.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm
: a blue-white metallic element found in nature only in combination and used especially in alloys and in chrome plating see element
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chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating
—symbol Cr
see Chemical Elements Table
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