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chro·mi·um
 chromium
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- pronunciation:
- kro
mi
 m
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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a chemical element that has twenty-four protons in each nucleus and that occurs as a silver-gray, lustrous, corrosion-resistant solid metal, chiefly used in electroplating, alloys such as stainless steel, or compounds with other elements. (symbol: Cr)
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