ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ferrochrome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɛɹəˌkɹəʊm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ferrochrome is a noun meaning A corrosion-resistant alloy of chrome and iron containing between 50% and 65% chrome.

Meaning

A corrosion-resistant alloy of chrome and iron containing between 50% and 65% chrome.

Example Sentences

The capital raising has been forced by plummeting ferrochrome prices which slumped after Chinese mills cut 55 per cent from the price of the alloy used to make stainless steel.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ferrochromium, ferchromide, ferroalloy, chromferide, ferrotungsten, ferrichrome.

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