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blackening

Blackening (noun) means the act or process of turning (becoming) black in colour.

noun
1
The act or process of turning (becoming) black in colour.
2
The result or an instance of such an act or process; a black stain or mark.
3
Any of various (dark-colored) surface treatments for metal substrates, to inhibit corrosion.
4
The act of defaming or sullying.
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Etymology

From blacken + -ing.

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What is the meaning of blackening?

"blackening" (noun) means the act or process of turning (becoming) black in colour.

What are the different meanings of blackening?

"blackening" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act or process of turning (becoming) black in colour; 2. The result or an instance of such an act or process; a black stain or mark; 3. Any of various (dark-colored) surface treatments for metal substrates, to inhibit corrosion.

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