Nichrome (NiCr, nickel-chrome, chrome-nickel, etc.) is any of various alloys of nickel, chromium, and often iron (and possibly other elements).
Nichrome (NiCr, nickel-chrome, chrome-nickel, etc.) is any of various very good at being an nichrome. It also produces a lot of alloys alloys of nickel, chromium, and often iron (and possibly other elements).