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chrome

1

[ krohm ]

noun

  1. chromium-plated or other bright metallic trim, as on an automobile.
  2. (of dyeing) the dichromate of potassium or sodium.
  3. Photography. a positive color transparency; kodachrome.


verb (used with object)

, chromed, chrom·ing.
  1. (of dyeing) to subject to a bath of dichromate of potassium or sodium.
  2. to plate (metal) with a compound of chromium.
  3. to treat or tan (a hide or leather) with a chromium compound.

-chrome

2
  1. variant of chrom- as the final element of a compound word:

    polychrome.

chrome

1

/ krəʊm /

noun

    1. another word for chromium, esp when present in a pigment or dye
    2. ( as modifier )

      a chrome dye

  1. anything plated with chromium, such as fittings on a car body
  2. a pigment or dye that contains chromium
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to plate or be plated with chromium, usually by electroplating
  2. to treat or be treated with a chromium compound, as in dyeing or tanning
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

-chrome

2

combining form

  1. colour, coloured, or pigment

    monochrome

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • multi·chrome noun
  • un·chromed adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chrome1

1790–1800; < French < Greek chrôma color; chrome ( indefs 1, 2, 6, 7 ) shortened form of chromium
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chrome1

C19: via French from Greek khrōma colour

Origin of chrome2

from Greek khrōma colour
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Example Sentences

She's also got on a wicked pair of chrome knee-high stiletto boots.

From Salon

Balvin puts his chrome sunglasses back on and heads out of the exhibit.

With its boxy body, chrome grille, round headlights and removable or soft top, it is practical, charming and not too flashy.

“These were a staple I used for years,” Rogen said of the colorful orbs with chrome lids on the counter between us.

The restaurant was designed by Becky Carter, who repurposed and refurbished some pieces from Café Loup including the chairs, the tables, the substantial marble host stand and the chrome cash register.

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