Tarnish (Noun)
Meaning
Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The tarnish on the silver necklace made it look old and worn out.
- Exposure to air and moisture caused a layer of tarnish to form on the copper statue.
- The jeweler used a special polish to remove the tarnish from the antique brooch.
- Years of neglect had allowed a thick layer of tarnish to build up on the metal door handles.
- The museum curator carefully cleaned the ancient artifact to remove the tarnish that had accumulated over centuries.