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Tarnish vs Aspersed - What's the difference?

tarnish | aspersed |

As verbs the difference between tarnish and aspersed

is that tarnish is to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation while aspersed is (asperse).

As a noun tarnish

is oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

As an adjective aspersed is

(heraldry) having an indefinite number of small charges scattered over the surface.

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.

    aspersed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (asperse)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (heraldry) Having an indefinite number of small charges scattered over the surface.
    • (Cussans)

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