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chromium

UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mi.əm/
US
/ˈkroʊ.mi.əm/

Translations

chromiumnoun
chromeÉlément chimique.
Stainless steel derives much of its corrosion resistance from the chromium it contains.
L’acier inoxydable doit une grande partie de sa résistance à la corrosion au chrome qu’il contient.
chromiumadjective
UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mi.əm/
US
/ˈkroʊ.mi.əm/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate that the thing mentioned contains or is related to chromium (e.g., "chromium compounds").
chromiqueEn chimie, pour ce qui est lié au chrome.
The plant specializes in the production of chromium alloys.
L’usine se spécialise dans la production d’alliages chromiques.
Additional translations
chroméQuand l’objet est recouvert de chrome.

Definitions

chromiumnoun
A lustrous, hard, corrosion-resistant, metallic chemical element (symbol Cr, atomic number 24) used chiefly in stainless-steel alloys, plating, and pigments.
Stainless steel derives much of its corrosion resistance from the chromium it contains.
chromiumadjective
Containing, made of, or relating to chromium.
The plant specializes in the production of chromium alloys.
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