DICHROMATES

Definition

DICHROMATES Dichromates refers to compounds containing two chromate ions, with the plural form indicating multiple instances, the -ing form indicating ongoing action, the -ed form indicating past tense, the -er form indicating a person or thing that does the action, the -est form indicating the most of a quality, and the -ly form indicating manner or quality. Revised definition: Dichromates are substances that contain two chromate ions, with the plural form showing multiple instances and the various suffix

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 11 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

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