chromeplate

American

[krohm-pleyt] / ˈkroʊmˌpleɪt /

verb (used with object)

chromeplated, chromeplating

to plate with chromium.

Etymology

Origin of chromeplate

chrome + plate ¹

Example Sentences

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“We do things like chromeplate the drip pans so they are new, and sandblast the grates and apply new porcelain so they are new.”

From Washington Post

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