Definition
desilvered
adjective
- having had the silver coating or backing removed; no longer silvered
Usage: commonly used to describe mirrors or reflective surfaces that have lost their reflective silver layer
Examples
- The antique mirror became desilvered over time, losing its reflective quality.
- The desilvered glass no longer reflected light effectively.
- After years of exposure to moisture, the bathroom mirror was completely desilvered.
- The restorer carefully examined the desilvered surface to determine if it could be re-silvered.
- Desilvered mirrors are often found in old homes and require professional restoration.