chrome
//krəʊm//
Noun
chromeSingular
chromesPlural
1
A hard, shiny metallic element (chromium) or a plating of chromium alloy used to give a bright, reflective finish to metal surfaces.
The chrome on the car's bumper was polished to a mirror-like shine.
2
Short for chromium, a chemical element with the symbol Cr and atomic number 24.
Chrome is a hard, shiny metal used in making stainless steel.
Synonym
Verb
chromePresent tense
chromedPast tense
chromedPast participle
chromingPresent participle
chromesThird-person singular
1
To plate or coat with chrome or a chromium compound.
The factory chromes car bumpers to make them shiny and rust-resistant.