zinc chromate
noun
Definition of zinc chromate
1a : a yellow crystalline normal salt ZnCrO4 b : any of various basic salts; especially : a golden yellow pigment 4Zn(OH)2.ZnCrO4 used in corrosion-inhibiting priming coats
2 : zinc yellow —not used systematically
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