tarnish
/ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ · noun
Meaning
- Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
- To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
- To soil, sully, damage or compromise
- To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
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