ternir — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tarnish noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
Senses
ternir is used for these senses in English:
- tarnish (intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
tarnish — full definition
- noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
- verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
- verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or image.
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