noun
- a hard, shiny metallic chemical element used in making steel and other alloys
Examples
- Chromium is added to steel to make it resistant to rust.
- The car’s bumper was plated with chromium for a shiny finish.
- Chromium compounds are used in various industrial processes.
- Stainless steel contains chromium as one of its main components.
- The periodic table shows chromium with the symbol Cr.
- Chrome plating uses chromium to create a protective coating.