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chromic acid /chro·mic ac·id/ the common name for chromium trioxide (CrO3), although the term strictly refers to the species H2CrO4, which exists only in aqueous solution. It is a highly toxic, corrosive, strong oxidizing agent.

chromic acid [kro´mik]

1. a dibasic acid, H₂CrO₄; its salts are called chromates.

2. chromium trioxide.

chromic acid

1. a dibasic acid, H₂CrO₄; its salts are called chromates.

2. chromium trioxide.

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