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chrom-

  1. a combining form meaning “color,” used in the formation of compound words:

    chromhydrosis.

  2. Chemistry.
    1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which chromium is present.
    2. a combining form that, when prefixed to the name of a chemical compound, denotes its colored form.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chrom-1

The Greek word chrôma “color” ( chroma ) underlies chrom- def 1; chrom- def 2 is derived from chromium

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Example Sentences

Few of the crofters have ploughs; they work their crofts by means of the "cas-chrom" (see illustration).

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