afterchrome

1 of 2

adjective

af·​ter·​chrome
ˈaf-tər-ˌkrōm
: relating to a method of dyeing (as wool) by applying a chromium mordant after a dye : topchrome

afterchrome

2 of 2

transitive verb

af·​ter·​chrome
ˈaf-tər-ˌkrōm
-ed/-ing/-s
: to dye by the afterchrome method

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

after- + chrome entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined above

Transitive Verb

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of afterchrome was in 1890

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“Afterchrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterchrome. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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