Relating to or containing chromium, or relating to color and lasting effects.
From Greek 'chroma' (color) and the Latin suffix '-ic' (relating to). In chemistry, it specifically refers to compounds containing chromium, particularly in its +3 oxidation state.
Chromic compounds are used everywhere from tanning leather to creating some of the most durable dyes—they're literally what makes leather jackets and jeans hold their color through hundreds of washes! The name hints at their original connection to pigments.
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