silvering

Meanings

• verb

  The process of giving a metallic sheen or silver color to an object, often through the application of a silver-colored coating.

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Variants

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silver , silvered , silverer , silverers , silvering , silvers

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Etymology

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The term 'silvering' is derived from the Old English word 'seolforian' which means 'to make silver'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'silfr' meaning 'silver'.

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Trivia

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1. Silvering is often used in the production of mirrors, as a thin layer of silver is used to reflect light and create a clear reflection.

2. The process of silvering mirrors was first discovered in ancient Greece, and mirrors were highly prized for their ability to reflect light and create a more beautiful appearance.

3. Silvering is also used in photography to create the silver halide emulsion on photographic film, which is sensitive to light and allows for the creation of images.

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1. tarnishing: The process of corrosion or oxidation that causes a silver surface to lose its brilliance and turn dull.

2. patina: A thin layer of oxidation that forms on the surface of copper, brass, or bronze and gives the metal a distinctive greenish-blue color. Patina can also refer to the silvering or other discoloration that forms on silver over time.

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Culture

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In literature, 'silvering' is often used metaphorically to describe the aging process or the passing of time. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 60', he writes, 'Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore, So do our minutes hasten to their end; Each changing moment scours the former one away, He like a silver flow'r, can bear no more, But is his silverness tarnished with corrosion.' In art, 'silvering' is used to describe the process of aging or oxidizing silver, which can create beautiful and intricate patterns.

How to Memorize "silvering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of applying a silver-colored coating to an object, such as a mirror or a piece of jewelry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silvering' with the idea of aging or the passing of time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'silvering' is related to the word 'silver' and refers to the process of giving an object a silver color or sheen.

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