Where does “chrome” come from?
Chrome comes from French chrome, from Ancient Greek χρῶμα meaning color or complexion, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu and gʰer-.
chrome (English): Chromium, when used to plate other metals; The...
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- Chromium, when used to plate other metals; The...
Ancestry of “chrome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | French | chrome | chromium |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
Words derived from “chrome”