adjective as in strong fondness

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tarnish, oxidize

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Example:The tarnish became prominent on the silver coins after being exposed to the weather.

Definition:To disfigure or darken by oxidation or deposition of a foreign substance, often used in reference to metals.

From tarnish

Example:The iron metal oxidized when it was exposed to the air and moisture.

Definition:To combine with oxygen, often resulting in the formation of an oxide, which can cause tarnish or rust.

From oxidize