tarnish /tärˈnish/

1. To dull, discolour, render iridescent, diminish the lustre of, etc by exposure to the air, etc
2. To sully or impair

1. To become dull
2. To lose lustre

1. Loss of lustre
2. A surface discoloration or iridescence on metal or mineral
3. A stain or blemish
4. A film of oxide, sulphide, etc

tarˈnishable adjective

tarˈnished adjective

tarˈnisher noun

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