'Chromite' definitions:

Definition of 'chromite'

(from WordNet)
noun
A brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium

Definition of 'Chromite'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]