Definition

A chemical radical or cation consisting of chromium and oxygen, specifically CrO2 or CrO22+.

Example

Chromyl is often used in chemical reactions involving chromium compounds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chromyl?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a chemical compound, really interesting for experiments.

That sounds cool! I should look it up.

Root Explanation

Chromyl is derived from 'chromo-' (from Greek 'chroma', meaning color) and '-yl' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a radical or group). The word 'chromyl' refers to a chemical compound containing chromium, which is often associated with color due to the various colored compounds chromium can form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chromo-' meaning color, which helps you remember that 'chromyl' relates to a compound involving chromium, a metal known for its colorful compounds.

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