tarnishing

Meanings

• verb (intransitive)

  The process by which a surface or substance becomes discolored, damaged, or spoiled over time.

  - "The gold coin had been tarnished by years of handling."
  - "The tarnishing of the statue was due to exposure to the elements."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tarnishing
charnishing , arnishing , marnishing

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Variants

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tarnish , tarnishable , tarnished , tarnishes , tarnishing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'tharnas', meaning 'to darken' or 'to stain'.

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Trivia

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1. Tarnishing is not limited to metals and surfaces, but can also occur in substances like wine, where it is known as 'aging'.

2. The process of tarnishing can be reversed, to some extent, through processes like polishing or cleaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. corrosion: A form of tarnishing that specifically refers to the destruction of metals or other materials due to chemical reactions.

2. oxidation: A type of tarnishing that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, resulting in the formation of rust or other compounds.

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Culture

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Tarnishing is a common theme in literature and art, often used to symbolize the passage of time, decay, or corruption.

How to Memorize "tarnishing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gold coin slowly losing its shine and becoming discolored over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tarnishing' with the idea of decay or damage over time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Time turns all to tarnish' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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