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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While chromium is widely available in foods, high-dose supplements are sometimes used in research settings.
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Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 4 June 2026
Hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium-6, is more than 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
African countries supply more than 80% of China’s chromium and manganese imports.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.
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Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 4 June 2026
Hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium-6, is more than 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
African countries supply more than 80% of China’s chromium and manganese imports.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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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
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
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