chromic

adjective

chro·​mic ˈkrō-mik 

: of, relating to, or derived from chromium especially with a valence of three

Examples of chromic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While there are dozens of species, the chromic king of the hill is Scilla siberica from northern Russia. — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French (acide) chrômique, from chrôme "chromium" + -ique -ic entry 1 — more at chrome entry 1

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing chromic

• chromic acid

Rhymes for chromic

• gnomic
• ohmic
• genomic
• hypochromic
• photochromic
• proteomic

Medical Definition

chromic

adjective

chro·​mic ˈkrō-mik 

: of, relating to, or derived from chromium especially with a valence of three