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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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