afterchrome
1 of 2adjective
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 2transitive 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