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

What Did The Testing Find in Lunchables? Consumer Reports' testing looked at sodium levels as well as phthalates, lead, and chromium. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024

This byproduct of burning coal to generate power is full of heavy metals and toxic elements such as arsenic, mercury, chromium and even radium. —Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2024

The lunar surface is composed of 43% oxygen, 20% silicon, 19% magnesium, 10% iron, 3% calcium, 3% aluminum, 0.42% chromium, 0.18% titanium, and 0.12% manganese by weight. —Carlie Procell, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024

Other adverse health effects from hexavalent chromium exposure includes nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, nasal and skin irritation and ulceration and eye irritation and damage. —Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024

Once the chromium oxide barrier is breached, corrosion takes hold. —Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024

Consuming large amounts of chromium may cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, Breeher said. —Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 5 Jan. 2024

What if someone ate recalled cinnamon applesauce with chromium? —USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control, chromium is a naturally present element with trace levels normally found in a person's diet. —The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

chrome entry 1 + -ium

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing chromium

• chromium picolinate

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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