potassium dichromate

n. A bright yellowish-red crystalline compound, K₂Cr₂O₇, used as an oxidizing agent, and in pyrotechnics, explosives, and safety matches.

potassium dichromate

n (Elements & Compounds) an orange-red crystalline soluble solid substance that is a good oxidizing agent and is used in making chrome pigments and as a bleaching agent. Formula: K2Cr2O7

potas′sium dichro′mate

n. an orange-red, crystalline, water-soluble, poisonous powder, K₂Cr₂O₇, used chiefly in dyeing and photography and as a laboratory reagent. [1880–85]

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Noun

potassium dichromate - an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photographysalt - a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

Potassium Dichromate

potassium dichromate

[pə′tas·ē·əm dī′krō‚māt] (inorganic chemistry) K₂Cr₂O₇ Poisonous, yellowish-red crystals with metallic taste; soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol; melts at 396°C, decomposes at 500°C; used as an oxidizing agent and analytical reagent, and in explosives, matches, and electroplating. Also known as potassium bichromate; red potassium chromate.

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂0₇. Potassium dichromate is found in nature as the mineral lopezite. It is widely used in certain types of volumetric analysis and as an oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics, photography, and the manufacture of safety matches.

potassium dichromate

po·tas·si·um di·chro·mate

, potassium bichromateused externally as an astringent, antiseptic, and caustic; strong oxidizing agent.

Kali bich

Homeopathy
A homeopathic remedy used for head and neck, gastrointestinal and genital tract complaints, including colds, migraines, nausea, sinusitis and vomiting.

potassium dichromate

potassium dichromate

potassium dichromate

potas′sium dichro′mate

Potassium Dichromate

potassium dichromate

Potassium Dichromate

potassium dichromate

po·tas·si·um di·chro·mate

Kali bich

potassium dichromate

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noun an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography

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