chromic acid

noun

: an acid H₂CrO₄ analogous to sulfuric acid but known only in solution and especially in the form of its salts

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chromic acid

noun

: an acid H₂CrO₄ analogous to sulfuric acid but known only in solution and especially in the form of its salts (as lead chromate) most of which are yellow and are toxic causing ulcers on the skin or mucous membranes