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tarnish

/tˈɑɹnɪʃ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
    “The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air”

noun

  1. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

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