noun / adjective / verb
chrome
KROHM/krəʊm/
Chromium or its shiny protective or decorative coating.
The polished chrome bumper reflects the garage lights like a narrow mirror.
Etymology
The color root refers to the element’s colorful compounds. The name later became shorthand for chromium plating, giving the modern sense of a shiny metallic coating.
In context
with chrome plating, we have chromium, which is a very hard metal
More examples
- The mechanic replaces the damaged chrome trim.
- They chromed the metal fittings for a shiny finish.
- A chrome coating protects the underlying surface.
Forms
chrome · chromes · chromed · chroming
Similar words
- chromium
- Chromium is the chemical element; chrome commonly names its plating or commercial finish.