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chrome
1[ krohm ]
noun
- chromium-plated or other bright metallic trim, as on an automobile.
- (of dyeing) the dichromate of potassium or sodium.
- Photography. a positive color transparency; kodachrome.
-chrome
2- variant of chrom- as the final element of a compound word:
polychrome.
chrome
1/ krəʊm /
noun
- another word for chromium, esp when present in a pigment or dye
- ( as modifier )
a chrome dye
- anything plated with chromium, such as fittings on a car body
- a pigment or dye that contains chromium
verb
- to plate or be plated with chromium, usually by electroplating
- to treat or be treated with a chromium compound, as in dyeing or tanning
-chrome
2combining form
- colour, coloured, or pigment
monochrome
Other Words From
- multi·chrome noun
- un·chromed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of chrome1
Word History and Origins
Origin of chrome1
Origin of chrome2
Example Sentences
She's also got on a wicked pair of chrome knee-high stiletto boots.
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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