First Known Use: 1800
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1chrome
noun \ˈkrōm\
: a type of metal that is used to cover other metals in order to make them shiny
Full Definition of CHROME
2
: something plated with an alloy of chromium
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Origin of CHROME
French, from Greek chrōma
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2chrome
verb
chromedchrom·ing
Definition of CHROME
transitive verb
1
: to treat with a compound of chromium (as in dyeing)
2
: chromize
First Known Use of CHROME
1876
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chrome
noun \ˈkrōm\
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chrome
noun \ˈkrōm\
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