Where does “хром” come from?
хром (Russian) comes from French chrome, from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu — to grind, rub.
хром (Russian): chromium, Cr; chrome; box calf
Definitions
- chromium, Cr; chrome; box calf
Ancestry of “хром”, 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 “хром”