chrome

Examples

• All

• The classic car was renowned for its stunning chrome detailing, which made it shine in the sunlight.

• The square guide pins are chrome-plated steel for long wear and corrosion resistance.

  Academic text (1995)

• And you see his face in the in the Chrome plate holding the neck on.

• It's so nice to have something metal and not just Chrome placed it plastic.

• My mother looked at herself in the chrome of the stove.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Look how big this giant Chrome grill is.

• A wood-paneled waiting room had chairs of bright chrome and black leather.

  Fiction book (1992)

• He admired the chrome finish on the motorcycle, which gave it a sleek and polished appearance.

• The designer used high-quality chrome to enhance the look of the kitchen fixtures.

Compounds

C

chrome dome

• Offensive

1 9.6

A smooth shiny bald head that people joke about

C

chrome yellow

• Archaic

1 8.5

A bright yellow paint made from lead and used for painting

C

chrome green

• Archaic

7.3

A bright green color made by mixing yellow and blue used in paint and ink

C

chrome green

• Archaic

6.2

A vivid green color often used in paint and dye

C

chrome horn

8.2

A shiny metal thing on a car or truck that makes a loud sound and looks decorative

C

chrome red

• Archaic

7.9

A bright red pigment used in paint

C

chrome-nickel steel

• Specialized

5.5

A strong steel alloy with chromium and nickel that resists rust and stays flexible at different temperatures

C

chrome-tungsten steel

• Specialized

7.0

A strong metal made with chromium and tungsten that resists heat and wear

C

chrome alum

• Specialized

9.9

A violet salt used to tan leather and help dyes stay on fabric

Surface Forms

Etymology