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chromous
[ kroh-muhs ]
chromous
/ ˈkrəʊməs /
adjective
- of or containing chromium in the divalent state
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chromous1
First recorded in 1830–40; chrom(ium) + -ous
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Example Sentences
While chromium forms two series of salts, chromous salts are difficult to prepare and are of little importance.
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The solution of chromous chloride must therefore be freed from the zinc by filtration in the absence of air.
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In this manner a chromous acetate is obtained perfectly free from zinc.
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A red precipitate of chromous acetate is formed, which is washed by decantation in water containing carbonic acid.
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As but little chromous salt is decomposed by the oxygen such a washing apparatus may serve for many experiments.
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