Dichromate Definition

dī-krōmāt, dīkrō-
noun
The anionic divalent group, Cr2 O7 , or a compound containing it, usually having a characteristic orange-red color.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
A salt of dichromic acid containing the divalent, negative radical Cr2O7
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Dichromate

Noun

Singular:
dichromate
Plural:
dichromates

Dichromate Sentence Examples

  • It is then oxidized to anthraquinone by means of sodium dichromate and sulphuric acid in leaden vats, steam heated so that the mixture can be brought to the boil.

  • Oxidation of Alcohols Alcohols are oxidized by warming with an oxidizing agent, such as acidified potassium dichromate (VI) solution.

  • Sulfur dioxide is also given off and this will turn potassium dichromate paper from orange to blue-green.

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