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Tarnish is the oxidation of silver, so yes.

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Is oxidation and the oxidation the same thing?

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What is the greenish tarnish that forms on the surface of bronze due to oxidation?

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Does pure silver tarnish?

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What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?

Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.


Does sodium tarnish?

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Does palisil metal turn or tarnish?

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