Thesaurus: tarnishes
n discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation v make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
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- n discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation v make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically