chromium Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/
What Does Chromium Mean?
Chromium is a noun that means A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.
Quick Facts About Chromium
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cr, atomic number 24 and chrome |
| Plural | chromiums |
Chromium Definition (Noun)
- A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.
Synonyms of Chromium
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Chromium in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
chromium (countable and uncountable, plural chromiums)
Words That Rhyme With Chromium
Origin of Chromium
From New Latin, from French chrome (from Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”)) + -ium. So called because of the striking colors of its compounds.
Chromium Pronunciation
You say chromium as //ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm//. It has 1 syllable.
Chromium: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is chromium?
Chromium is a noun.
What is another word for chromium?
Close synonyms of chromium are cr, atomic number 24 and chrome. See the full list of chromium synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chromium?
The plural of chromium is chromiums.
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