chromate Meaning & Definition
What Does Chromate Mean?
As a noun, chromate means any salt of chromic acid; in solution the yellow chromate anion (CrO4) is in equilibrium with the orange dichromate anion (Cr2O7), the relative amount of each ion depending on the pH; they are both very powerful oxidizing agents. As a verb, it means To treat with a chromate solution.
Chromate at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹəʊmeɪt/ |
| Plural | chromates |
| Verb forms | chromates, chromating, chromated |
Chromate Definition (Noun)
- any salt of chromic acid; in solution the yellow chromate anion (CrO4) is in equilibrium with the orange dichromate anion (Cr2O7), the relative amount of each ion depending on the pH; they are both very powerful oxidizing agents
Chromate as a Verb
- To treat with a chromate solution
Noun
- Any salt of chromic acid; in solution the yellow chromate anion (CrO42-) is in equilibrium with the orange dichromate anion (Cr2O72-), the relative amount of each ion depending on the pH; they are both very powerful oxidizing agents
Synonyms of Chromate
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Chromate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
chromate (plural chromates)
chromate (third-person singular simple present chromates, present participle chromating, simple past and past participle chromated)
Words That Rhyme With Chromate
Origin of Chromate
Origin 1: From chromic acid + -ate.
Origin 2: From chromic acid + -ate.
Common Questions About Chromate
Is chromate a noun or a verb?
Chromate is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of chromate?
The plural of chromate is chromates.
What is the past tense of chromate?
The past tense of chromate is chromated. The present participle is chromating.