How Do You Spell TARNISH?

Pronunciation: [tˈɑːnɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "tarnish" is spelled with the letters T-A-R-N-I-S-H, and is pronounced /ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/. The initial "t" is followed by the vowel sound "a", represented by the letter "a", and the consonant sound "r", represented by the letter "r". The following sound is the nasal vowel sound "n", represented by the letter "i". The consonant sound "sh" is represented by the letter combination "sh". "Tarnish" means to become dull or discolored, and is commonly used to describe the corrosion of metals.

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TARNISH Meaning and Definition

  1. Tarnish is a term used to describe the process of dulling or discoloring the surface of a metal, typically due to exposure to air or certain substances. It refers to the formation of a thin layer of corrosion or oxidation on the surface of the metal, often giving it a dark or dull appearance. Tarnishing results from chemical reactions between the metal and oxygen, sulfur, or other compounds present in the environment.

    Usually, metals like silver, brass, copper, or aluminum are more prone to tarnishing than others. This can occur over time as the metal is exposed to moisture, pollutants, or acidic substances. Tarnish can also be accelerated by factors such as humidity, high temperatures, or contact with certain chemicals or materials.

    The tarnishing process can be visually recognized by the appearance of a layer or film on the metal's surface, which alters its original shine or luster. Tarnish is typically removed through the use of cleaning agents or techniques specifically designed to eliminate the corrosion or oxidation buildup. These methods help restore the metal's original appearance and prevent further deterioration.

    In a broader sense, the term "tarnish" can also be used metaphorically, referring to the damage or deterioration of a person's reputation, character, or image due to specific actions, associations, or events.

  2. To diminish the lustre or purity of; to sully; to stain; to soil; to become dull or dim.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TARNISH

Etymology of TARNISH

The word tarnish can be traced back to the Middle English term tarnysshen, which originated from the Old French word tarnir meaning “to darken, to make dull. This Old French word ultimately has its roots in the Frankish language, where the word tarningjan meant “to darken. The Frankish term was formed from the Germanic root tarnjan or tarnijan, which meant “to darken, to make dim.

Similar spelling words for TARNISH

Plural form of TARNISH is TARNISHES

Conjugate verb Tarnish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tarnished
you would have tarnished
he/she/it would have tarnished
we would have tarnished
they would have tarnished
I would have tarnish
you would have tarnish
he/she/it would have tarnish
we would have tarnish
they would have tarnish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tarnishing
you would have been tarnishing
he/she/it would have been tarnishing
we would have been tarnishing
they would have been tarnishing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would tarnish
you would tarnish
he/she/it would tarnish
we would tarnish
they would tarnish

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tarnishing
you would be tarnishing
he/she/it would be tarnishing
we would be tarnishing
they would be tarnishing

FUTURE

I will tarnish
you will tarnish
he/she/it will tarnish
we will tarnish
they will tarnish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tarnishing
you will be tarnishing
he/she/it will be tarnishing
we will be tarnishing
they will be tarnishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tarnished
you will have tarnished
he/she/it will have tarnished
we will have tarnished
they will have tarnished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tarnishing
you will have been tarnishing
he/she/it will have been tarnishing
we will have been tarnishing
they will have been tarnishing

IMPERATIVE

you tarnish
we let´s tarnish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tarnish

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tarnishing
you were tarnishing
he/she/it was tarnishing
we were tarnishing
they were tarnishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

tarnished

PAST PERFECT

I had tarnished
you had tarnished
he/she/it had tarnished
we had tarnished
they had tarnished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tarnishing
you had been tarnishing
he/she/it had been tarnishing
we had been tarnishing
they had been tarnishing

PRESENT

I tarnish
you tarnish
he/she/it tarnishes
we tarnish
they tarnish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tarnishing
you are tarnishing
he/she/it is tarnishing
we are tarnishing
they are tarnishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tarnishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tarnished
you have tarnished
he/she/it has tarnished
we have tarnished
they have tarnished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tarnishing
you have been tarnishing
he/she/it has been tarnishing
we have been tarnishing
they have been tarnishing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it tarnish

SIMPLE PAST

I tarnished
you tarnished
he/she/it tarnished
we tarnished
they tarnished

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