chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm 
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating see Chemical Elements Table
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Many people have gold teeth, artificial hips or knee joints, which contain titanium, cobalt or chromium.
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Verena Sepp, Fortune, 18 May 2024
What Did The Testing Find in Lunchables? Consumer Reports' testing looked at sodium levels as well as phthalates, lead, and chromium.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
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Verena Sepp, Fortune, 18 May 2024
What Did The Testing Find in Lunchables? Consumer Reports' testing looked at sodium levels as well as phthalates, lead, and chromium.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
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chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm
: a blue-white metallic element found in nature only in combination and used especially in alloys and in chrome plating see element
Medical Definition
chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating
—symbol Cr
see Chemical Elements Table
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