Definitions

1. noun

A bluish-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile, magnetic metallic element, produced as a by-product of chromium-iron ore refining, used in steel alloy, electroplating, and as a catalyst.

“The new car’s body was coated with a thin layer of chrome to give it a shiny appearance.”

2. verb

To give a shiny or metallic appearance to (something), especially by electroplating.

“The artist chrome-finished the motorcycle to make it look like a high-end sports bike.”

3. verb

To add a decorative or aesthetic element to (something), especially by using a particular style or design.

“The designers chrome-ed the website to make it more visually appealing.”

4. proper noun

A web browser developed by Google, known for its speed, security, and user interface.

“I’m using Chrome to browse the internet on my laptop.”