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Definition of chromed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearanceRare having a shiny metallic finishRare
- The chromed surface reflected the sunlight.
2.
metallurgyTECH. covered with a layer of chromiumTECH.
- The car had chromed bumpers.
Origin of chromed
Greek, chroma (color)
Examples of chromed in a sentence
He admired the chromed fixtures in the bathroom. The motorcycle had chromed exhaust pipes. He admired the chromed finish on the vintage radio.
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- French:chromé, plaqué chrome, ...
- German:verchromt, ...
- Italian:brillante, cromato, ...
- Spanish:brillante, cromado, ...
- Portuguese:cromado, revestido de cromo, ...
- Chinese:镀铬, 镀铬的, ...
- Japanese:光沢のある, クロムメッキされた, ...
- Arabic:مَطْلِيّ بِالْكُرُوم, مَكْرُوم, ...
- Hebrew:מְצוּפֶּה כְּרוֹם, ...
- Russian:блестящий, хромированный, ...
- Ukrainian:хромований, покритий хромом, ...
- Hindi:चमकदार, क्रोम चढ़ाया हुआ, ...
Definition of chrome - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
metal platingTECH. chromium used to plate other metalsTECH.
- The car's bumper was covered in shiny chrome.
2.
periodic tableTECH. chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24TECH.
- Chrome is used in stainless steel to prevent rusting..
3.
technologyTECH. basic structural elements in a graphical user interfaceTECH.
- The software update changed the chrome of the application.
4.
coloring materialTECH. chromium present in a pigment or dyeTECH.
- The artist used chrome to achieve vibrant colors.
5.
- The gang was known for carrying chrome.
Verb
1.
metal finishingTECH. treat with a chromium compound to give a shiny finishTECH.
- The factory chromed the car parts for extra shine..
2.
chemistryTECH. use chromium compounds in tanning leatherTECH.
- The leather was chromed to enhance its durability.
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chromium used to plate other metals
Expressions with chrome
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enhance or improve appearance
They wanted to chrome it up before the big presentation.
bald head or person who is bald
He jokingly called his friend a chrome dome.
car's horn, often loud and attention-grabbing
He honked the chrome horn to get the pedestrian's attention.
brilliant green color
Her dress was a stunning chrome green.
covered with a thin layer of shiny chromium
The car had chrome-plated bumpers.
thin outer layer of chromium applied to a surface for shine or protection
The car's bumper had damaged chrome plating after the accident.
bright yellow pigment containing lead chromate
The artist used chrome yellow to highlight the sun in the painting..
dark purple crystalline compound used in tanning and dyeing
The leather was treated with chrome alum to enhance its durability..
bright red pigment with lead and chromium used in paints
The artist used chrome red for the sunset.
hard steel with chromium for rust resistance
The knife is made of chrome steel.
material used to store sound or data
The old cassette used chrome dioxide for recording.
magnetic tape with chrome dioxide coating
I found an old chrome tape in the attic.
Origin of chrome
Greek, khrōma (color)
Examples of chrome in a sentence
The vintage bike had chrome handlebars. Chrome plating adds a shiny finish to objects. The artist used chrome in his sculptures. The chrome of the new browser is sleek and modern. Developers focused on improving the chrome for better user experience. The paint's sheen was enhanced by the chrome.
Chrome was a key component in the vibrant mural. He bragged about his collection of chrome. The streets were filled with chrome during the conflict. They chromed the bike's handlebars. The company chromes various metal objects. They chromed the hides for a smoother finish. The factory specializes in chroming leather goods.
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- French:chrome, chromer, ...
- German:Chrom, verchromen, ...
- Italian:cromo, cromare, ...
- Spanish:cromo, cromar, ...
- Portuguese:cromo, cromar, ...
- Chinese:铬, 镀铬, ...
- Japanese:クロム, クロムメッキする, ...
- Arabic:كُرُوم, طَلَى بالكُرُوم, ...
- Hebrew:כְּרוֹם, לִכְרוֹם, ...
- Russian:хром, хромировать, ...
- Ukrainian:хром, хромувати, ...
- Hindi:क्रोम, क्रोम चढ़ाना, ...
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