Chromium

02.07.2025

Chromium is a steely-gray chemical element that has a high melting point and is often used in dyes, paints, and tanning of leather. It has an acute...

chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)

A compound consisting of chlorine, fluorine and carbon. CFCs are very stable in the troposphere. CFCs are commonly used as refrigerants, solvents a...

chintz

A highly lustrous printed cotton fabric with often with a glazed finish. A painted or stained calico from India.

chiffon

A lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric woven with twist yarns. The twist in the crepe yarns puckers the fabric slightly in both direction...

chevron

The general shape of a V character similar to zigzag stripes.

chenille

A fuzzy yarn whose pile resembles a caterpillar.

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

When a body of wastewater contains too much biological material, the bacteria and other microorganisms in it cannot successfully decompose all the ...

Chemical Abstract Service number (CAS number)

A number uniquely identifying each pure chemical compound.

check

A small pattern of squares.