tarnish in Russian
tarnish in Russian is окисле́ние, потускне́ние, де́лать ту́склым — tarnish means a dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
tarnish in Russian
окисле́ние
Pronounced: okisleniye
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
потускне́ние
Pronounced: potuskneniye
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
де́лать ту́склым
Pronounced: delat tusklym
(intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
тускне́ть
Pronounced: tusknet
(intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
поро́чить
Pronounced: porochit
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
пятна́ть
Pronounced: pyatnat
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
What does "tarnish" mean?
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noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
"She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons."
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verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
"Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer."
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verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or image.
"The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years."
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tarnish in a sentence
- She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons.
- Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer.
- The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years.
- One bad review can tarnish an otherwise solid track record.
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What is "tarnish" in Russian?
"tarnish" in Russian is окисле́ние, потускне́ние, де́лать ту́склым. tarnish means: A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
How do you pronounce окисле́ние?
"tarnish" in Russian is окисле́ние, pronounced "okisleniye".
How do you use "tarnish" in a sentence?
Example: "She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons." In Russian, "tarnish" is окисле́ние, потускне́ние, де́лать ту́склым.
Are there other ways to say "tarnish" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "tarnish": окисле́ние, потускне́ние, де́лать ту́склым, тускне́ть, поро́чить, пятна́ть.
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