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dichromate

/ˈdaɪkrəʊmeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does dichromate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of dichromic acid, or a compound containing the dichromate ion. In photography, a dichromate is used as a fixer to convert silver halides to silver.

Example

"The photographer used a dichromate solution to fix the image and prevent further exposure."

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