1. a salt containing two chromate groups, or a salt of dichromic acid; especially potassium bichromate, used in photography, dyeing, and as an oxidizing agent
Usage: chemistry; also called dichromate

1. of, relating to, or containing a bichromate
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• Potassium bichromate is a strong oxidizing agent used in laboratory experiments.
• The bichromate solution turned from orange to green when reduced.
• Photographers once used bichromate printing processes to create images.
• The bichromate compound reacted vigorously with the alcohol.
• Sodium bichromate is commonly employed in industrial applications.
• The bichromate test is used to detect the presence of certain organic compounds.