'chromic iron' definitions:

Definition of 'chromic iron'

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Chromite \Chro"mite\, n.
1. (Min.) A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron. [1913 Webster]
2. (Chem.) A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded as an acid. [R.] [1913 Webster]