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chromite

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun chromite has 1 sense
  1. chromite - a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
    --1 is a kind of
    mineral
    --1 has substances: chromium, Cr, atomic number 24

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Chromite

Description:

Chromite is a mineral composed of iron chromium oxide. It is the only ore of chromium and is primarily used in the production of stainless steel, industrial chemicals, and refractory materials.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense 1:

    Chromite as a mineral:

    • Sample Sentence 1: The geologist discovered a valuable chromite deposit in the mountain.
    • Sample Sentence 2: The chromite is characterized by its black or brownish-black color.
  2. Sense 2:

    Chromite as a source of chromium:

    • Sample Sentence 1: The steel manufacturing industry heavily relies on chromite for the production of stainless steel.
    • Sample Sentence 2: The chromite market has experienced significant growth due to the increasing demand for chromium-based compounds.

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