Desilvered

/diːˈsɪlvərd/ adjective

Definition

Having had silver removed; treated to remove silver or silver compounds.

Etymology

From 'desilver' (verb) + '-ed' (past participle suffix). This adjective describes materials that have undergone silver removal.

Kelly Says

Old mirrors that have been desilvered are just plain glass again—which is why you sometimes find antique mirrors in thrift stores that are completely transparent. The silver coating didn't last forever.

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