chromize

verb

chro·​mize ˈkrō-ˌmīz How to pronounce chromize (audio)
chromized; chromizing

transitive verb

: to treat (metal) with chromium in order to form a protective surface alloy

Word History

Etymology

chrome entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chromize was in 1939

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“Chromize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromize. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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