chromium
pronunciation
How to pronounce chromium in British English:
UK [ˈkrəʊmiəm]
How to pronounce chromium in American English:
US [ˈkroʊmiəm]
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- Noun:
- a hard brittle blue-white multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing
Word Origin
- chromium (n.)
- metallic element, 1807, with metallic elemental suffix -ium + French chrome (Fourcroy and Haüy), from Greek chroma "color" (see chrome; also see chroma). So called for its colorful compounds. Related: Chromite.
Example
- 1. Analyzing that sample , they identified specific changes in the paint 's chromium compounds .
- 2. Traditionally , compounds containing a toxic form of chromium have provided the best corrosion resistance .
- 3. In fact , these new coatings provide even better coverage of metal surfaces than chromium coatings .
- 4. Beryl is a beryllium-aluminum silicate , and its color comes from small amounts of chromium .
- 5. Chromium boosts the metabolism which helps shed the fat that is covering your abs .