chromite
chromite · chromites
Chromeisenstein, Chromit
A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr₂O₄A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr₂O₄.
/ˈkɹəʊ.maɪt/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr₂O₄.
Chromeisenstein, Chromit
(countable, uncountable)Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr₂O₄. It is a commercial source of chromium.
More definitions
- a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
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plural: chromitesWord family
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