chrome

Shiny metallic coating

Chrome is the shiny, mirror-like finish produced by electroplating metal with chromium: chrome bumpers, chrome faucets.

The word often describes anything with that bright, reflective appearance.

In computing, chrome refers to the visual interface elements surrounding content—toolbars, buttons, borders: The browser has too much chrome.

As a verb, to chrome is to apply such a finish.

appearance

shiny

Reflecting light smoothly

lustrous · mirror · glossy · bright · sleek · glint · sparkle · metallic · brilliant · dazzling

element

metal

Hard conductive solid

  • alloyMetallic combination
  • oreMetal-bearing rock
  • miningExtracting earth's resources

stainless steel · hardness · durability · corrosion-resistant · periodic table · atomic · compound · pigment · tanning · refractory

browser

Google

Dominant web search provider

incognito · URL · browsing · cookies · cache · download · upload · search · web · internet

automotive

bumper

Vehicle's protective edge

fender · tailpipe · trim · rims · wheels · motorcycle · Harley · hotrod · muscle car · custom

plating

electroplating

Electrically depositing metal layers

corrosion-resistant · rustproof · galvanization · buffing · polishing · industrial · decorative · thickness · adhesion · substrate

Categories
Opposites
surface finish

chromematte

Non-reflective surface finish

flat · dull · non-reflective · satin · brushed

material type

chromerust

Iron oxide coating

wood · plastic · rubber · fabric · ceramic

aesthetic style

chromerustic

Rural and unrefined

matte black · organic · natural · weathered · antique

Phrases
Family

monochrome, chromatic, polychrome, chroma, achromatic, chromed, chromes, chromium, chromate

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G