bichromate
/baɪˈkroʊmeɪt/
noun
- A salt or ester of dichromic acid, containing the Cr₂O₇²⁻ ion, often used as an oxidizing agent.
- Bichromate compounds can cause skin irritation, so gloves are required when using them.
- Potassium bichromate is used in tanning leather and in chemical analysis.
- The lab technician handled bichromate carefully because it is a strong oxidizer.
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