Burnishing (metal) - Wikipedia Burnishing is the plastic deformation of a surface due to sliding contact with another object It smooths the surface and makes it shinier Burnishing may occur on any sliding surface if the contact stress locally exceeds the yield strength of the material
Burnish - definition of burnish by The Free Dictionary To make smooth or glossy by rubbing; polish 2 To rub with a tool that serves especially to smooth or polish 3 To improve or make more impressive: achievements that burnished her reputation n A smooth glossy finish or appearance; luster