metallochrome means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
Etymology
From metallo- + -chrome. See metallochromy.
noun
- 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.