This is the 18134th most frequent Russian word.
хром
"Хром" in English means "chromium" (a chemical element).
The word "хром" is used as a noun meaning the metallic element or material, 'chrome'.
Этот автомобильный диск покрыт хромом.
This car rim is coated with chrome.
The root "хром" appears as part of the verb "хромать," meaning 'to limp.'
После травмы его шаги стали хромать.
After the injury, his steps became limping.
The word "хром" forms the root of "хромированные," an adjective describing items plated with chrome.