to chromium-plate
- verb
- /ˈkroʊmiəm pleɪt/
- Specialized
:
cromar
- Don't chromium-plate it!
Examples
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The company decided to chromium-plate all its fixtures for increased durability and corrosion resistance.
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They decided to chromium-plate the car's bumper.
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Many classic cars were chromium-plated to achieve a brilliant, mirror-like finish.
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You should always clean chromium-plated surfaces with a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
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The technician decided to chromium-plate the metal parts to give them a shiny finish.
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To prevent rust, we must chromium-plate the steel components before assembly.
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He planned to chromium-plate his old motorcycle parts for a sleek, polished appearance.
Synonyms
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6.2
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal
5
7.0
Cover an object with a thin layer of gold or metal that looks like gold
2
7.4
To cover an object with a thin layer of shiny metal to protect it and make it look bright
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5.5
To put a thin layer of gold on something
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8.0
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal using electricity
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4.2
Covered with a thin layer of metal or arranged nicely on a plate for serving
1
7.5
To cover metal with a thin metal layer to protect it from rust
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6.3
To cover something with a thin layer of silver
Cover an object with a thin metal layer for shine or protection
To cover something with a thin metal layer for decoration
To put a thin layer of silver on an object
To cover an object with a thin layer of gold
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Etymology
Chromium-plate combines chromium, from the Greek root chroma meaning 'color' and seen in the everyday word chrome, with plate, meaning 'a thin metal layer'. So to chromium-plate something is to cover it with a shiny chromium layer for protection and a bright, mirror-like finish.