Tarnish
verb
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
“The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air”
Similar: stain, maculate, sully, defile
noun
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
verb
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
“The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air”
Similar: stain, maculate, sully, defile
noun
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation