tarnish

noun
/ˈtɑːnɪʃ/

Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

Related words

antitarnish
nontarnish
tarnishable
tarnisher
tarnishment
tarnishproof
nontarnishing

Word history

From Old French "ternir".

Where this comes from

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