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to burnish
01
to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material
Transitive: to burnish a surface
Examples
The silversmith burnished the edges of the silver tray for a refined finish.
The artist burnished the gold leaf on the canvas to achieve a radiant effect.
Burnish
01
the appearance of being smooth and glossy
Examples
The burnish of the marble floor reflected the chandelier's light.
Time had dulled the burnish of the antique silverware.
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