metallochromes

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A form of metallochrome — A colouring produced by the deposition of some metallic compound; specifically, the prismatic tints produced by depositing a film of peroxide of lead on polished steel by electricity.

Scrabble 23

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of metallochrome
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