potassium dichromate

noun

: a soluble salt K₂Cr₂O₇ forming large orange-red crystals used especially in dyeing, in photography, and as an oxidizing agent

Examples of potassium dichromate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nickel, an element often found in jewelry; potassium dichromate, a chemical used in cleaning products; and fragrances, found in many skin-care products, are common irritants. —Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022

Silver nitrate is added to a petri dish containing potassium dichromate. —Meghan Herbst, Wired, 11 May 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for potassium dichromate

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Kids Definition

potassium dichromate

noun

-(ˈ)dī-ˈkrō-ˌmāt,

-ˈdī-krō-

: a salt that can be dissolved in water, forms large orange-red crystals, and is used especially in dyeing and photography

Medical Definition

potassium dichromate

noun

: a soluble salt K₂Cr₂O₇ forming large orange-red crystals that is used as an oxidizing agent and in the Golgi method of staining nerve tissue

called also potassium bichromate