tarnish

7 letters · noun · scores 1,800 in SpellHuntr

noun

discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Tarnish in a sentence

Limiting the use of silver to special occasions might invite tarnish unless the pieces are carefully protected.

Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.

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