What is another word for chromite?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈə͡ʊma͡ɪt] (IPA)

Chromite is a mineral that is commonly found in ultramafic rocks and in layered ophiolites. It is a dark-colored mineral that is often associated with economic deposits of chromium, which is used in the production of stainless steel and other alloys. Some synonyms for chromite include chrome iron ore, chrome spinel, and chromium ore. Other related terms include chromitite, which is the rock that contains chromite, and chromate, which is a compound derived from chromite that is used in pigments and other industrial applications. In addition to its economic importance, chromite is also of interest to geologists and mineralogists due to its unique crystal structure and formation processes.

Synonyms for Chromite:

What are the hypernyms for Chromite?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mineral, ore, ore mineral, iron chromate.

What are the hyponyms for Chromite?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for chromite (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Chromite?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for chromite (as nouns)

    • substance
      cr, atomic number 24, chromium.

Usage examples for Chromite

In the United States in normal times about 35 per cent of the total chromite consumed is used in the manufacture of ferrochrome, and about 35 per cent for bichromate manufacture, leaving 30 per cent for refractory and other purposes.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith
Small amounts of chromite are mined in Greece, India, Japan, and other countries.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith
The Turkish ore has been exported to the United States, England, and Germany; it probably supplied most of Germany's chromite requirements during the war.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith

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