Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chromoly

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.35 in modern English

Syllables: chro-moly
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A kind of steel alloy containing some chromium and molybdenum.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

Blend of chromium + molybdenum.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

CrMo

Questions

What does chromoly mean?: A kind of steel alloy containing some chromium and molybdenum.
Where does chromoly come from?: Blend of chromium + molybdenum.

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