Chrome

n.	1.	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.
v. t.	1.	To treat with a solution of potassium bichromate, as in dyeing. [imp. & p. p. Chromed (krōmd); p. pr. & vb. n. Chroming.]

Noun	1.	chrome - another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments
Verb	1.	chrome - plate with chromium; "chrome bathroom fixtures" Synonyms: chromium-plate
	2.	chrome - treat with a chromium compound

(jargon)

chrome - (From automotive slang via wargaming) Showy features added to attract users but contributing little or nothing to the power of a system. "The 3D icons in Motif are just chrome, but they certainly are *pretty* chrome!" Chrome is distinguished from bells and whistles by the fact that the latter are usually added to gratify developers' own desires for featurefulness. Often used as a term of contempt and sometimes used in conjunction with 'fluff', "all the fluff and chrome that comes with Motif".

chromium-plate, plate

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