crome

Crome is a term that can refer to more than one subject, and it does not denote a single widely recognized entity. It is commonly a misspelling of chrome or chromium.

Chromium is a chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24. The word chrome is used for chromium and its industrial applications, especially chrome plating and chrome finishes. The element was discovered in the late 18th century and named from the Greek chrôma meaning color, reflecting chromium compounds' vivid colors.

Chrome is also the name of the Google web browser, released in 2008, based on the Chromium project. It provides a fast, minimal interface, support for extensions, and cross-platform synchronization. The browser is widely used and has led to the term "Chrome" becoming a generic shorthand in some contexts, though "crome" is an incorrect spelling.

In addition, Crome is a surname. Notable bearer include John Crome (1768–1821), an English landscape painter and a founder of the Norwich School. The surname appears in various records but is relatively uncommon.

There are no widely recognized countries, technologies, or products officially named "Crome." When encountering the term, readers should determine whether the intended reference is chromium/chrome, the Google browser, or a proper noun such as a surname. See also chromium, chrome (disambiguation), and John Crome.