chrome

chrome
noun
  1. [mass noun]chromium plate as a decorative or protective finish on motor-vehicle fittings and other objects
    镀铬层
    [as modifier]a chrome bumper.
    镀铬保险杠。
    ■[as modifier]denoting compounds or alloys of chromium
    铬合物的;铬合金的
    chrome dyes.
    铬媒染料。
    ■short for chrome yellow
    chrome yellow 的简称
语源
  1. early 19th cent.: from French, from Greek khrōma 'colour' (because of the brilliant colours of chromium compounds)
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