chromed
kroʊmd
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Definition of chromed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
appearanceRarehaving a shiny metallic finishRare
  • The chromed surface reflected the sunlight.
plated polished
2.
metallurgyTECH.covered with a layer of chromiumTECH.
  • The car had chromed bumpers.
coated plated
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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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  1. French:chromé, plaqué chrome, ...
  2. German:verchromt, ...
  3. Italian:brillante, cromato, ...
  4. Spanish:brillante, cromado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cromado, revestido de cromo, ...
  6. Chinese:镀铬, 镀铬的, ...
  7. Japanese:光沢のある, クロムメッキされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَطْلِيّ بِالْكُرُوم, مَكْرُوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצוּפֶּה כְּרוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:блестящий, хромированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хромований, покритий хромом, ...
  12. Hindi:चमकदार, क्रोम चढ़ाया हुआ, ...
chrome
kroʊm

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.
chromium plating
2.
periodic tableTECH.chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24TECH.
  • Chrome is used in stainless steel to prevent rusting..
chromium Cr

Verb

tr.
1.
metal finishingTECH.treat with a chromium compound to give a shiny finishTECH.
  • The factory chromed the car parts for extra shine..
coat plate
2.
chemistryTECH.use chromium compounds in tanning leatherTECH.
  • The leather was chromed to enhance its durability.
process tan treat
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Images of chrome

  • chrome: chromium used to plate other metals
    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.

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.

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  1. French:chrome, chromer, ...
  2. German:Chrom, verchromen, ...
  3. Italian:cromo, cromare, ...
  4. Spanish:cromo, cromar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cromo, cromar, ...
  6. Chinese:铬, 镀铬, ...
  7. Japanese:クロム, クロムメッキする, ...
  8. Arabic:كُرُوم, طَلَى بالكُرُوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּרוֹם, לִכְרוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:хром, хромировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хром, хромувати, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रोम, क्रोम चढ़ाना, ...
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