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 tin anode demonstrated exceptional stability when paired with a sodium chromium oxide (NaCrO2) cathode.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Hexavalent chromium, a by-product of industrial processes such as metal fabricating and burning coal for electricity.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Two of the most common pollutants released are benzene and chromium.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
Recognizing the complexities inherent to the critical materials market, encompassing base metals like nickel, lithium, chromium and magnesium alongside rare earths and specialty minerals such as cobalt and germanium, there is a pressing imperative for greater transparency.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Hexavalent chromium, a by-product of industrial processes such as metal fabricating and burning coal for electricity.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Two of the most common pollutants released are benzene and chromium.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
Recognizing the complexities inherent to the critical materials market, encompassing base metals like nickel, lithium, chromium and magnesium alongside rare earths and specialty minerals such as cobalt and germanium, there is a pressing imperative for greater transparency.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 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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