adjective
- of, relating to, or containing chromium especially with a valence of three
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The chromic oxide gave the ceramic glaze its distinctive green color.
- Chromic acid is used in various industrial processes.
- The laboratory analyzed the chromic compounds in the sample.
- Chromic salts are commonly used in leather tanning.
- The chromic solution turned a deep green when heated.
- Scientists studied the chromic ions in the crystal structure.