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discolouration vs tarnish

tarnish vs discolouration

discolouration and tarnish both are nouns.

discolouration is not a verb while tarnish is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discolouration Yes No No No
tarnish Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tarnish is a hyponym of discolouration; that is, tarnish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discolouration:
  • discolouration: a soiled or discolored appearance
  • tarnish: discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
Other hyponyms of discolouration include scorch, bloodstain, iron mold, iron mould, mud stain, oil stain.
discolouration (noun) tarnish (noun)
the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
a soiled or discolored appearance
discolouration (verb) tarnish (verb)
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Difference between discolouration and tarnish

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