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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The recommended adequate intake of chromium for adults who are not pregnant or lactating ranges from 20-35 micrograms per day.1
Chromium is considered safe in doses of up to 200 micrograms daily for up to six months.
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Their case alleged that thousands of gallons of water runoff from the system, containing pollutants like cyanide, copper, and chromium, have spilled into sensitive local waterways, according to government documents obtained by NPR.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, the program identified an alloy consisting of specific proportions of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024
So, each stone's elemental structure – such as the presence (or lack) of iron, titanium or chromium – will contribute to its unique coloring.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Their case alleged that thousands of gallons of water runoff from the system, containing pollutants like cyanide, copper, and chromium, have spilled into sensitive local waterways, according to government documents obtained by NPR.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, the program identified an alloy consisting of specific proportions of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024
So, each stone's elemental structure – such as the presence (or lack) of iron, titanium or chromium – will contribute to its unique coloring.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 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
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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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