tarnish
verb (used with object)
to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor.
untarnishable
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a word derived from
tarnish.
Example Sentences
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Pointing to Trooper John Tedbury, Guide Reeves said that his ebony boots are patent leather and his breastplate stainless steel and untarnishable, so that the guards never have to do any polishing.
From Time Magazine Archive
His attempt canonized Berkman in Emma's eyes, set an untarnishable halo round his head.
From Time Magazine Archive
Now Tristrem Varick had never known a mother, sisters he had none, the feminine had been absent from his life, but in his nature there was an untarnishable refinement.
From The Truth About Tristrem Varick A Novel by Edgar Saltus
The manufacture of untarnishable gold for embroidery purposes seems beyond present day enterprise.
From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie
The alloy is of a fine white colour, and is very little affected by air — in fact, it is to some extent untarnishable.
From On Laboratory Arts by Richard Threlfall
