chromized
/ˈkroʊmaɪzd/
adjective
- Coated or treated with chromium or a chromium compound, typically to prevent rust or add a shiny finish.
- The chromized steel bumper on the old car still gleamed after decades.
- The bicycle's chromized handlebars looked brand new even after years of use.
- They installed chromized pipes in the factory to resist corrosion from chemicals.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense of chromize: to coat or treat something with chromium or a chromium compound.
- The engineers chromized the engine components for better durability.
- The factory chromized the metal parts to protect them from rust.
- He chromized the kitchen faucet to give it a modern, shiny look.