Definition of "chroming" [chroming]

• The act of inhaling the fumes of substances such as glue or paint, usually by sniffing them from a paper bag or bottle, with the aim of getting intoxicated. (noun)
• Present participle of chrome. (verb)

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• "In Australia "chroming" refers to a very stupid practice by some young people, mostly indigenous, of inhaling fumes of solvents, gasoline, paint-thinners etc. in order to get "high"."
• "It's yours now and unless you now want to start a chroming business or a slaughterhouse, you can open right up and have at it."
• "It attached little importance to chroming the bore and chamber."