chromite (Meaning)
chromite (n)
a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
chromite (n.)
A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron.
A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded as an acid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chromite
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chromite Sentence Examples
- Chromite is a mineral composed primarily of chromium oxide and iron oxide.
- South Africa is one of the leading producers of chromite in the world.
- The metallurgical industry relies on chromite as a key source of chromium for stainless steel production.
- Geologists often study the geological formation of chromite deposits to understand their distribution.
- Chromite mining operations involve extracting the mineral from underground or open-pit mines.
- The processing of chromite ore involves crushing, grinding, and concentrating the material.
- Chromite is also used in the production of refractory bricks for high-temperature applications.
- Chemical industries utilize chromite for the production of chromium compounds used in various applications.
- Environmental concerns arise from chromite mining activities due to potential impacts on local ecosystems.
- Research into sustainable methods of chromite extraction and processing is ongoing to mitigate environmental impacts.
FAQs About the word chromite
a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromiumA black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron., A comp
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Chromite is a mineral composed primarily of chromium oxide and iron oxide.
South Africa is one of the leading producers of chromite in the world.
The metallurgical industry relies on chromite as a key source of chromium for stainless steel production.
Geologists often study the geological formation of chromite deposits to understand their distribution.
