Burnishing
['bɝnɪʃ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Burnish
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Examples
- The plate is then returned to the engraving department, which completes the work, burnishing darks, engraving highlights, removing slight imperfections and otherwise perfecting the plate. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The first burnishing is on machines and this is followed by hand burnishing. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- When manufacturers treat their wares to as little burnishing as possible, practically relying upon the buff alone for their finish after plating, the result is most unsatisfactory. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- This is accomplished by means of a double-burnishing process after the article is plated and before it receives its final buffed finish. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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