chrome
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹoʊm// UK //kɹˈəʊm// chrome
n. a hard, shiny metal coating used to protect other metals and make them look bright. You often see it on car parts or bathroom taps.
n. chromium or a chromium alloy used as a plating for other metals to provide a decorative, corrosion-resistant finish.
The classic car has shiny chrome bumpers.
The designer chose chrome fixtures for the bathroom to give the space a modern, reflective look.
While the underlying structure is made of steel, the exterior is plated in chrome to ensure the sculpture remains resistant to oxidation while maintaining its high-gloss aesthetic.
Borrowed from French chrome.