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chromium

UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mi.əm/
US
/ˈkroʊ.mi.əm/

Translations

chromiumnoun
Chromium is used in the production of stainless steel.
Хром используется в производстве нержавеющей стали.
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").

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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