also: クローム
noun
chromium (Cr)
Chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24. Used in alloys, plating, and pigments.
from German Chrom · from French chrome
ステンレス鋼にはクロムが含まれている。
Stainless steel contains chromium.
クロムメッキは耐食性に優れている。
Chromium plating has excellent corrosion resistance.
Borrowed from German Chrom or French chrome, ultimately from Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, 'color'), referring to the colorful compounds of chromium.