1 afterchrome | Definition of afterchrome

afterchrome

adjective
af·​ter·​chrome | \ ˈaf-tər-ˌkrōm\

Definition of afterchrome

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

afterchrome

transitive verb
af·​ter·​chrome | \ ˈaf-tər-ˌkrōm\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of afterchrome (Entry 2 of 2)

: to dye by the afterchrome method

First Known Use of afterchrome

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined above

Transitive verb

1890, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for afterchrome

Adjective

after- + chrome entry 1

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