Where does “chrome” come from?
chrome (French) comes from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu — to grind, rub.
chrome (French): chromium
Ancestry of “chrome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
Words derived from “chrome”