tarnished silver
Blackened precious metal
Tarnished silver is silver that has lost its shine through oxidation, developing a dull, darkish surface film.
The phrase often appears figuratively to describe something once admired that has lost its luster: His reputation is tarnished silver now.
Unlike rust, tarnish can be polished away, so the underlying value remains intact.
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- oxidizedCombined with oxygen
- patinaSurface film from aging
- dullLacking edge or interest
- polishSmooth by rubbing
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