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Corrosion vs Tarnish - What's the difference?

corrosion | tarnish |

As nouns the difference between corrosion and tarnish

is that corrosion is corrosion while tarnish is oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

As a verb tarnish is

to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

corrosion

English

(wikipedia corrosion)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
  • A substance (such as rust) so formed.
  • (chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
  • (by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

    • Related terms

    * corrosible ----

    tarnish

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

    • Verb

    (es)
  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
    • Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing .
  • To soil, sully, damage or compromise
    • He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.
  • (figurative) To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
  • * Dryden
    • Till thy fresh glories, which now shine so bright, / Grow stale and tarnish with our daily sight.