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Chrome

Chrome Meaning & Definition
Chrome Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chrome?

[n] another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments
[v] treat with a chromium compound
[v] plate with chromium; "chrome bathroom fixtures"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chrome: chromium-plate

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chrome:

See Also | atomic number 24 | chromium | Cr | plate | process | treat

Chrome In Webster's Dictionary

\Chrome\, n. Same as {Chromium}. {Chrome alum} (Chem.), a dark violet substance, {(SO4)3Cr2.K2SO4.24H2O}, analogous to, and crystallizing like, common alum. It is regarded as a double sulphate of chromium and potassium. {Chrome green} (a) The green oxide of chromium, {Cr2O3}, used in enamel painting, and glass staining. (b) A pigment made by mixing chrome yellow with Prussian blue. {Chrome red}, a beautiful red pigment originally prepared from the basic chromate of lead, but now made from red oxide of lead. {Chrome yellow}, a brilliant yellow pigment, {PbCrO4}, used by painters.
\Chrome\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chromed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Chroming}.] [From {Chrome}, n.] To treat with a solution of potassium bichromate, as in dyeing.

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