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Clues for the word "CHROMIUM"

We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 9 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on September 22, 2023.

Definition of chromium

• n. - A comparatively rare element occurring most abundantly in the mineral chromite. Atomic weight 52.5. Symbol Cr. When isolated it is a hard, brittle, grayish white metal, fusible with difficulty. Its chief commercial importance is for its compounds, as potassium chromate, lead chromate, etc., which are brilliantly colored and are used dyeing and calico printing. Called also chrome.

Last Seen In

• Evening Standard Easy - September 22, 2023
• Evening Standard Easy - July 28, 2017
• Guardian Quick - October 23, 2013
• LA Times - January 20, 2013
• Guardian Quick - April 27, 2009
• Guardian Quick - April 21, 2005
• New York Times - July 30, 2004
• Guardian Prize - July 28, 2001
• Washington Post - March 23, 2001