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burnishing Definition and Meaning in English (burnishing definition)

noun
Synonyms:polishingbuffingshining
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Burnishing definition: The act or process of polishing a surface, especially metal, by rubbing it to make it smooth and shiny.

Definitions of Burnishing

  1. 1noun

    The act or process of polishing a surface, especially metal, by rubbing it to make it smooth and shiny.

  2. 2adjective

    Relating to or used for the act of polishing or making something shiny.

Example Sentences

casual

“The burnishing of the silver tray brought back its original luster.”

casual

“He spent hours burnishing the antique brass.”

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Antonyms

dullingtarnishingcorroding

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveburnish
third person singularburnishes
past tenseburnished
agent nounburnisher

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Burnishing definition: The act or process of polishing a surface, especially metal, by rubbing it to make it smooth and shiny.
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'Burnishing' translates to 'burnishing' in English. Burnishing definition: The act or process of polishing a surface, especially metal, by rubbing it to make it smooth and shiny.
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