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tarnish

/ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/

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noun

تغير اللون، تشويه

Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

Examples :

"The tarnish on the silver trophy made it look less impressive. "

جعل تغير لون الكأس الفضي مظهره أقل إثارة للإعجاب.

appearance material chemistry

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verb

تتأكسد، تصدأ

To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

Examples :

"Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."

التخزين الدقيق للفضة سيمنعها من التأكسد.

material appearance chemistry

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verb

شوه، لطخ، دنس

To soil, sully, damage or compromise

Examples :

"He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."

يخشى أن يشوه سمعته إذا اختلف.

character moral value action

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verb

يفقد بريقه، يشوه

To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.

Examples :

"The old, brightly painted school bus had begun to tarnish, losing its shine after years of use. "

بدأت حافلة المدرسة القديمة المطلية بألوان زاهية تفقد بريقها، وفقدت لمعانها بعد سنوات من الاستخدام.

appearance condition quality character value