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chrome
This term primarily evokes a sense of high-shine, industrial modernity and durability. When used as a noun referring to the metal or coating, it carries a connotation of luxury or meticulous maintenance, often associated with mid-century automotive design and high-end appliances.
In a digital context, the word has shifted to become a proper noun referring to the specific web browser. Users should distinguish between the material "chrome" (lowercase) and the software "Chrome" (capitalized), although in casual speech the distinction is often lost. As a material, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun.
Meanings
A hard, shiny, silver-colored metal coating used to protect surfaces from corrosion and for decoration.
The vintage car had a lot of polished chrome on the bumpers.
Chromium, a hard, silvery-white metal used in alloys and for plating.
The alloy is composed of steel and chrome.
Examples
The futuristic city was filled with chrome towers.