chrome
kroʊm
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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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  • 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)

Terms with chrome included in their meaning

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appearance
having a shiny or polished appearance like chrome
chemical uses
orange-red chemical used as oxidizer and in chrome pigments
abr: Chrome Operating System
operating system made by Google for computers
audio recording
magnetic tape with chrome dioxide coating

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, ...
Chrome
kroʊm

Definition of Chrome - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.TMpopular web browser developed by GoogleTECH.TM
  • I use Chrome to browse the internet.
  • Chrome crashed unexpectedly during my presentation.
  • I prefer using Chrome for its speed and efficiency.
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Expressions with Chrome

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Google's Linux-based OS for web applications
The Chrome operating system is designed for speed and simplicity.
operating system made by Google for computers
My laptop runs on Chrome OS.

Origin of Chrome

Greek, khrōma (color)

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  3. Italian:Chrome, ...
  4. Spanish:Chrome, ...
  5. Portuguese:Chrome, ...
  6. Chinese:Chrome, ...
  7. Japanese:Chrome, ...
  8. Arabic:كروم, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּרוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:Chrome, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Chrome, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रोम, ...
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