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matt werden — 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

matt werden is used for these senses in English:

  • tarnish (intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

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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