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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
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Other Words From
- multi·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
Jaxon Demme’s sculptures in the gallery’s center are princesses encased in chrome and wire, still waiting for the butterfly to arrive and the suffering to end.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
With its boxy body, chrome grille, round headlights and removable or soft top, it is practical, charming and not too flashy.
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“These were a staple I used for years,” Rogen said of the colorful orbs with chrome lids on the counter between us.
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