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chrome-plated

/ˈkrəʊm ˌpleɪtɪd/

/ˈkroʊm ˌpleɪtɪd/

Translations

chrome-platedpast participle

Used both literally for items coated with chromium and figuratively for something superficially impressive.

chroméSens littéral : recouvert d’une fine couche de chrome.

The car had shiny, chrome-plated bumpers.

La voiture avait des pare-chocs chromés et brillants.

Additional translations

de façadeSens figuré : attrayant en apparence, mais sans substance.

chrome-plateverb

chrome-plated

Past Simple

/ˈkrəʊm pleɪt/

/ˈkroʊm pleɪt/

Hyphenated transitive verb meaning to coat something with chromium/chrome.

chromerPar galvanoplastie ; recouvrir d’une couche de chrome.

The factory chrome-plated the bicycle parts to make them more durable.

L’usine a chromé les pièces du vélo pour les rendre plus durables.

Synonyms

coat in chrome

apply a chrome finish

coat with chrome

plate with chrome

plate (with chromium)

electroplate (with chromium)

Antonyms

chrome-platedpast participle

Covered with a thin layer of chromium.

The car had shiny, chrome-plated bumpers.

Figuratively, flashy or superficially attractive but lacking substance.

The new policy is just a chrome-plated version of the old one.

chrome-plateverb

to coat or cover with a layer of chromium, typically by electroplating

The factory chrome-plated the bicycle parts to make them more durable.