chromite

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Meaning

1. noun A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr2O4.
2. noun 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.

Similar words

cochromite magnesiochromite ferchromide chromia chromferide chromitite orthochromite chromic oxide chromatite chromium sesquioxide

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Word family

chromites