chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm 
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating see Chemical Elements Table
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While the signature chromium-molybdenum tubular steel frame is retained, there’s a completely new cast-aluminum subframe that incorporates the airbox and side air intakes.
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New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
The final demonstration vehicle was produced from Inconel, a high-performance nickel-chromium-iron alloy that is widely used in aerospace applications because of its strength and heat resistance.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The analyses also detected heavy metals linked to organ damage and cancer, including lead, chromium and nickel, along with additional reproductive toxic plasticizers and the liver-toxic solvent N,N-dimethylformamide.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
The final demonstration vehicle was produced from Inconel, a high-performance nickel-chromium-iron alloy that is widely used in aerospace applications because of its strength and heat resistance.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
The analyses also detected heavy metals linked to organ damage and cancer, including lead, chromium and nickel, along with additional reproductive toxic plasticizers and the liver-toxic solvent N,N-dimethylformamide.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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“Chromium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromium. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm
: a blue-white metallic element found in nature only in combination and used especially in alloys and in chrome plating see element
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chromium
noun
chro·mi·um
ˈkrō-mē-əm
: a blue-white metallic element found naturally only in combination and used especially in alloys and in electroplating
—symbol Cr
see Chemical Elements Table
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