Chromed

/kroʊmd/ adjective

Definition

Coated or plated with a shiny, silvery-gray metal called chromium for protection and appearance.

Etymology

From 'chrome' (short for chromium, from Greek 'chroma' meaning color because of its colorful compounds) plus past tense suffix '-ed', referring to the electroplating process developed in the 1920s.

Kelly Says

Chromed bumpers on classic cars became an icon of 1950s American design—chromium plating was revolutionary because it stays shiny and doesn't rust like ordinary steel, making it both beautiful and practical.

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