chromate
noun
chro·mate ˈkrō-ˌmāt 
: a salt of chromic acid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Nickel mines have been found to increase the release of soluble chromate into groundwater and surface water, experts say. 
NBC news, 8 Dec. 2021 Surveillance footage later revealed Dagley drilled into tanks of sodium cyanide, hydrochloric acid, yellow chromate, ferrous chloride, and sulfuric acid, according to a current owner, Ed Cochran. Courtney Astolfi, cleveland.com, 30 Aug. 2017
NBC news, 8 Dec. 2021 Surveillance footage later revealed Dagley drilled into tanks of sodium cyanide, hydrochloric acid, yellow chromate, ferrous chloride, and sulfuric acid, according to a current owner, Ed Cochran. Courtney Astolfi, cleveland.com, 30 Aug. 2017 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, from chrôme chrome entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1
First Known Use
1815, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing chromate
Medical Definition
chromate
noun
chro·mate ˈkrō-ˌmāt
: a salt of chromic acid