Definitions for chromes

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chromes chrome

Spelling: [krohm]

IPA: /kroʊm/

Chromes is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 218 anagrams from letters in chromes (cehmors).

Definitions for chromes

noun

1. chromium.
2. chromium-plated or other bright metallic trim, as on an automobile.
3. (of dyeing) the dichromate of potassium or sodium.
4. Photography. a positive color transparency; kodachrome.

verb (used with object)

1. (of dyeing) to subject to a bath of dichromate of potassium or sodium.
2. to plate (metal) with a compound of chromium.
3. to treat or tan (a hide or leather) with a chromium compound.

Origin of chromes

1790-1800; French Greek chrôma color; (in defs 1, 2, 6, 7) shortened form of chromium

Examples for chromes

Galeria is a collage of quotations: columns, chrome black tables, panels with English paisley fabric.

chrome listened placidly and without impatience of any kind.

Inside the “Love” window Elphresh the contortionist elf dances in from of a gold boom-box and 9-foot chrome mushrooms.

Like the chrome molybdate it would be superfluous as a pigment.

Paul was on his way to Mr. chrome's shop, to begin work for the day.

Bettors placed over $9 million on California chrome, the most wagered on any single horse to win the Belmont Stakes.

Mr. chrome took Paul in his arms, and lifted him into it as if he was but a child.

Mr. chrome, who loved to hunt and fish, brought quails and pigeons.

It looked as if chrome was lying in wait, but aboard the horse Victor Espinoza sensed a diminished vigor.

He whipped with his right hand, urging California chrome for one final kick, but the horse was swallowed.