chromium
noun/ˈkroʊmiəm/
Frequency rank: #11,256 most common English word
Meaning
A hard, shiny metallic element used in alloys and plating.
Example sentence
The kitchen faucet has chromium plating that gives it a shiny, mirror-like finish.
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