Chrome (?), n.
Same as Chromium.
Chrome alum (Chem.), a dark violet substance, (SO4)3Cr2. K2SO4.24H2O, analogous to, and crystallizing like, common alum. It is regarded as a double sulphate of chromium and potassium. --
Chrome green
(a) The green oxide of chromium, Cr2O3, used in enamel painting, and glass staining.
(b) A pigment made by mixing chrome yellow with Prussian blue. --
Chrome red, a beautiful red pigment originally prepared from the basic chromate of lead, but now made from red oxide of lead. --
Chrome yellow, a brilliant yellow pigment, PbCrO4, used by painters.
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Chrome (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chromed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Chroming.] [From Chrome, n.]
To treat with a solution of potassium bichromate, as in dyeing.
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