chromium
/ˈkroʊmiəm/
noun
- A hard, shiny, silver-gray metal used to make stainless steel and to coat other metals.
- Many kitchen faucets have a thin layer of chromium for a shiny finish.
- Chromium is added to steel to make it stronger and more resistant to corrosion.
- The car's bumpers were coated with chromium to prevent rust.
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