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

Examples of chromium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In this array, chromium was much more reactive than its noble metal counterpoints, while simultaneously keeping energy loss at a minimum during molecular vibrations. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023 Car detailers, however, would have to quit using it by 2027, even though chroming cars accounts for 0.4% of all hexavalent chromium emissions in the state. —

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023 Some of the other items that can be found in floodwater include coal ash waste that can contain carcinogenic compounds such as arsenic, chromium and mercury; debris, lumber or vehicles; and wild or stray animals such as rodents and snakes. —

Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2023 However, trivalent chromium has not been widely used in the decorative plating industry because its darker color is similar to stainless steel, an aesthetic that has not appealed to California car enthusiasts striving to mimic the high-gloss sheen of 20th century models. —

Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023 As The Independent explained on August 14, the team first inserted chromium atoms next to hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen within a stiff molecular framework. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023 Each four-gummy serving provides 100% Daily Value of vitamins C, D, and the mineral chromium. —

Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023 This build promotes the use of the blade for fine-detail work such as scaling and skinning, but the D2 high carbon, high chromium tool steel blade is German-tank tough. —

Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023 Instead of chromium supplements, Czerwony recommends getting chromium as part of a healthy diet. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023 See More

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