anti-tarnish

adjective

an·​ti-tar·​nish ˌan-tē-ˈtär-nish How to pronounce anti-tarnish (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or less commonly antitarnish
: designed to check or prevent the accumulation of tarnish
storing silver in an anti-tarnish bag
anti-tarnish cloths

Examples of anti-tarnish in a Sentence

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What separates Hey Harper’s waterproof technology apart from other anti-tarnish brands is its 10x fortifying PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition process). Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024 The affordable collaboration did not forfeit quality–the pieces are waterproof, hypoallergenic, anti-tarnish, and e-coated for long-lasting wear. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024 It's lined with the same anti-tarnish fabric as many others on this list, and each piece is responsibly sourced from a Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) member. Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 10 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-tarnish was in 1880

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“Anti-tarnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-tarnish. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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