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chronic-disease hospital

An institution which provides facilities and services primarily for chronically ill patients who require long-term care.

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chromium oxide

A durable green pigment having good alkali resistance; rather expensive and sparingly used

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chromium

A hard, brittle metal resistant to corrosion, workable when annealed, gray-white in color; used in alloys, esp. steel, and in

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chrome steel

A very hard wear-resistant steel having a high elastic limit; usually contains 2% chromium and from 0.8 to 2% carbon

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chrome green

1. A green pigment made by blending lead chromate yellow and iron blue pigments. 2. Chromium oxide.

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chromaticity

The color quality of light definable by its dominant (or complementary) wavelength and its purity, taken together.

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chromate

To coat a metal surface with a rustinhibiting primer of lead or zinc chromate.

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