Containing or producing chromium, a metallic element, or other color-producing substances.
From 'chroma' (color) or 'chromium' plus Latin '-ferous' (bearing or carrying); describes something that contains or yields coloring agents or chromium.
Chromiferous rocks were the key to the Industrial Revolution—chromium deposits in certain mines enabled the production of stainless steel, changing everything from cutlery to spacecraft.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.