Definition of chromite Chromite

chro•mite

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Noun

Plural: chromites

chromite - a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium

mineral solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

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chromite (Noun)
A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr2O4.
chromite (Noun)
Any member of the chromite- magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula Fe,MgCr2O4. It is a commercial source of chromium.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

chromite (n.)
A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron.
chromite (n.)
A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded as an acid.

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chromite, noun, singular of chromites.

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