Anlaufen — meaning in English

English meaning

• fog noun A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.
• tarnish noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.

Senses

Anlaufen is used for these senses in English:

• fog (intransitive) To become obscured in condensation or water.
• patinate (intransitive) To become coated with a patina.
• tarnish Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
• tarnish (intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

fog — full definition

1. noun A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.
2. noun A state of mental confusion or unclear thinking.
3. verb To become covered in mist or condensation, or to make something unclear.

tarnish — full definition

1. noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
2. verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
3. verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or image.

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