tarnish

tarnish englannista suomeksi

1. tummua

2. tummuneisuus

0. Substantiivi

1. hapettuma, tummentuma

1. Verbi

2. hapettua, tummua

3. liata, tahria

tarnish englanniksi

1. Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

2. 1918, Hannah Teresa Rowley, Mrs. Helen Louise (Wales) Farrell, ''Principles of Chemistry Applied to the Household''

Precipitated calcium carbonate, a very fine powdery form, is used as a basis for many tooth powders and pastes. As whiting it finds a wide use in cleaning metals of their tarnishes.

3. To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

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4. To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.

5. (quote-journal)

6. To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.

7. (RQ:Dryden Absalom)

8. To use a sign, image, expression, etc. sufficiently close to a trademarked one that it brings disrepute to it.