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nouna hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing
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- mo a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
- chrome another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments
- chrome treat with a chromium compound
- chrome plate with chromium
- stainless steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
- molybdenum a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
- alloy iron cast iron containing alloying elements (usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum) to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment
- box calf black calfskin leather tanned with chromium salts
- chromite a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
- stellite a very hard alloy of cobalt and chromium with cobalt as the principal ingredient; used to make cutting tools and for surfaces subject to heavy wear