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oxidación
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
1918, Hannah Teresa Rowley, Mrs. Helen Louise (Wales) Farrell, Principles of Chemistry Applied to the Household Precipitated calcium carbonate, a very fine powdery form, is used as…
Limiting the use of silver to special occasions might invite tarnish unless the pieces are carefully protected.
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oxidar
To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.
desdorar • deslustrar • empañar • tiznar
To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
He is afraid that she will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees with her.
I have next shown you the Greeks, and " the wisdom" of their philosophy, often travesting, sometimes tarnishing the Christian religion : […]
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