tarnishing

UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/
tarnishingnoun
tarnishings
pl
Traductions
The tarnishing of the silverware was evident after it had been left out in the open air for several weeks.
Le ternissement des couverts en argent était évident après qu’ils aient été laissés à l’air libre pendant plusieurs semaines.
Définitions
The process or result of losing luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture, leading to a dull or discolored surface.
The tarnishing of the silverware was evident after it had been left out in the open air for several weeks.
A stain or blemish on someone's reputation or character.
The scandal led to the tarnishing of the politician's previously unblemished reputation.
tarnishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is undergoing or causing tarnish, e.g. "tarnishing agents".
Traductions
The tarnishing silver required careful polishing.
L’argent ternissant nécessitait un polissage minutieux.
Définitions
Undergoing loss of luster; in the process of becoming dull or discolored.
The tarnishing silver required careful polishing.
Capable of causing tarnish.
Keep the jewelry away from tarnishing chemicals.
tarnishverb

tarnishing

Gerund

tarnished
Past Simple
tarnished
Past Participle
tarnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/
Traductions
ternirSens concret et figuré : perdre de l’éclat ou altérer la réputation.
The silverware began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.
L’argenterie a commencé à ternir après avoir été laissée trop longtemps à l’air libre.
Définitions
To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
The silverware began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.
To damage or harm the good reputation of someone or something.
The scandal served to tarnish the politician's reputation.
tarnishnoun
Définitions
A thin layer of corrosion that forms on metals, especially silver, as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
The silverware had developed a tarnish after being stored for years without proper care.
A stain or blemish on someone's reputation or character.
The scandal left a tarnish on the politician's career that was hard to remove.