Definitions for: Chromite

[n] a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium

Webster (1913) Definition: Chro"mite, n.
1. (Min.) A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of
chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron.

2. (Chem.) A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded
as an acid. [R.]

See Also: atomic number 24, chromium, Cr, mineral