foxing (Meaning)

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foxing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Fox

The book's foxing, caused by moisture and oxidation, gave it an antique charm.
To preserve the rare manuscript, the librarian carefully removed the unsightly foxing with a soft brush.
The painting's canvas had been severely foxed, marring its once-vibrant colors.
The foxing on the stamp was a telltale sign of its age and value.
The humid attic conditions had contributed to the foxing that disfigured the family album.
The conservator used a chemical treatment to stabilize the foxing and prevent further spread.
The foxing on the old map obscured some of the intricate details.
The book collector prized the first edition despite its foxing, as it enhanced its historical significance.
The foxing on the photograph gave it a nostalgic, sepia-toned appearance.
The antique dealer offered a discounted price for the painting due to the extensive foxing that covered its surface.

of Fox

embarrassing, bothering, posing, baffling, muddling,puzzling, rattling, perplexing, confusing, bewildering

satisfying, assuring, satisfying,assuring, informing,reassuring, reassuring, informing,enlightening, enlightening

The book's foxing, caused by moisture and oxidation, gave it an antique charm.

To preserve the rare manuscript, the librarian carefully removed the unsightly foxing with a soft brush.

The painting's canvas had been severely foxed, marring its once-vibrant colors.

The foxing on the stamp was a telltale sign of its age and value.