'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]