English word dichromic acid comes from English chromic acid, English di-
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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chromic acid | English (eng) | (inorganic compound) A corrosive acid, H2CrO4, known only in solution or as its salts, the chromates (from which it may be prepared); it is a very powerful oxidizing agent. |
di- | English (eng) | (uncommon) Alternative form of dis-. Two, twice, or double A form of dia- before a vowel. |
dichromic acid | English (eng) | (inorganic compound) A relatively unstable form of chromic acid, H2Cr2O7, known only in solution or as its salts, the dichromates, from which it may be prepared. |