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1. tarnish
verb. ['ˈtɑːrnɪʃ'] make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically.
Etymology
- ternir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
Rhymes with Tarnish
- varnish
- harnish
- harnisch
- garnish
- barnish
Sentences with tarnish
1. Adjective
Cleaning the brass removes the tarnish and makes the fire extinguisher look bright and new again.
2. Noun, singular or mass
New tarnish is simple to remove, while older discoloration can be a bit more stubborn.
3. Verb, base form
Because they are slow to tarnish, brass candle holders have been a favorite of households for centuries.
2. tarnish
noun. ['ˈtɑːrnɪʃ'] discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ternir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))