1. the process or act of polishing something to make it smooth and shiny

1. polishing something by rubbing it to make it smooth and shiny
Usage: present participle of burnish

Examples

• The jeweler was burnishing the silver bracelet to restore its shine.
• She spent hours burnishing the old copper pot until it gleamed.
• The burnishing of the metal surface required special tools and patience.
• After burnishing, the wooden table had a beautiful glossy finish.
• The craftsman’s burnishing technique made the brass hardware look brand new.
• Proper burnishing can remove small scratches from metal surfaces.