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tarnish

/'tɑrnɪʃ/

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verb
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
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"The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"

Similar:

defile maculate stain sully

type of:
fleck spot blob blot
noun
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
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type of:
stain discoloration discolouration

Examples of tarnish

"The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"