afterchrome

1 of 2

adjective

af·​ter·​chrome

ˈaf-tər-ˌkrōm

: relating to a method of dyeing (as wool) by applying a chromium mordant after a dye : topchrome

afterchrome

2 of 2

transitive verb

af·​ter·​chrome

ˈaf-tər-ˌkrōm

-ed/-ing/-s

: to dye by the afterchrome method

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

after- + chrome entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined above

Transitive Verb

1890, in the meaning defined above

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