antitarnish
Stops silver darkening
Antitarnish describes materials or treatments that prevent tarnishing—the discoloration that occurs when metals like silver react with sulfur in the air.
Antitarnish cloths are used to wrap silverware; antitarnish coatings protect jewelry: Store your silver in an antitarnish bag to keep it bright.
Glossy protective coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- electroplateCoat with metal electrically
- anodizeCoat metal electrolytically
galvanize · plating · clear-coat · wax · enamel · spray · dip · barrier
Lustrous white precious metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
alloy · sterling · platinum · gold · zinc · pewter · metalwork · oxidation
Of preserved documents
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- museumPublic exhibit space
- curatorialOf collection stewardship
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
antiques · collectibles · heirlooms · storage · climate-controlled · acid-free · safekeeping · display
Woven or knit material
- stripsNarrow cut pieces
- bagsFlexible carrying containers
- pouchesSmall flexible containers
- tabsProjecting flaps for gripping
paper · inserts · polish · solution · dip · wipes · spray · treated
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- electroplateCoat with metal electrically
anodize · galvanize · plating · clear-coat · wax · enamel · spray · dip · barrier · finish
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
nickel · alloy · sterling · platinum · gold · zinc · pewter · metalwork · oxidation · sulfide
archival
Of preserved documents
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- museumPublic exhibit space
- curatorialOf collection stewardship
artifacts · antiques · collectibles · heirlooms · storage · climate-controlled · acid-free · safekeeping · display · restoration
cloth
Woven or knit material
tabs · paper · inserts · polish · solution · dip · wipes · spray · treated · impregnated
cutlery
Eating implements collectively
forks · knives · tableware · serveware · utensils · teaspoons · ladles · tongs · hollowware · candelabra
sterling
Pure silver alloy
earrings · chains · pendants · gemstones · clasps · beading · polishing · cleaning · goldsmith · karat
antitarnishtarnishing
Oxidizing and losing shine
tarnish · corrosive · oxidizing · discoloring · corroding