a chemical element that is a hard white metal. Its symbol is Cr and it is used for making alloys and for putting a hard shiny covering on other metals.
Synonyms and related words
Metals
aluminium
aluminum
barium
Synonyms and related words
Chemical elements
actinium
alkali metal
aluminium
chromium
noun uncountable
US /ˈkroʊmiəm/
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a chemical element that is a hard white metal. Its symbol is Cr and it is used for making alloys and for putting a hard shiny covering on other metals.