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tarnish | tarnishable |

As a noun 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.

As an adjective tarnishable is

capable of becoming tarnished.

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.

    tarnishable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Capable of becoming tarnished.
    • a tarnishable surface

    Antonyms

    * nontarnishable * untarnishable