chromoly

C3H4R1O1M3O1L1Y4

noun

A kind of steel alloy containing some chromium and molybdenum.

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Meanings

nounchromoly (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA kind of steel alloy containing some chromium and molybdenum.

    Although chromoly is heavier than aluminum, many riders favor the resilient ride of chromoly over the super-stiff ride of aluminum and are willing to have a slightly heavier bike in exchange for the more comfortable ride.

    1999, Vic Armijo, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cycling, Penguin, →ISBN, page 68

    Synonyms: CrMo

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA kind of steel alloy containing some chromium and molybdenum.

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CrMo

Origin

Blend of chromium + molybdenum.

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Cite this entry
APA

chromoly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromoly

MLA

“chromoly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromoly. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chromoly,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromoly.

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