тускне́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
• tarnish noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.

Senses

тускне́ть is used for these senses in English:

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

dim — full definition

1. adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
2. adjective Not very intelligent or quick-witted.
3. adjective Unclear, faint, or hard to make out.
4. verb To make something less bright, or to become less bright.

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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