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Patina
see synonyms of patinaNoun
1. patina
a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
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Patina
see synonyms of patinanoun plural -nas
1.
a film of oxide formed on the surface of a metal, esp the green oxidation of bronze or copper
See also verdigris (sense 1)2.
any fine layer on a surface
a patina of frost
3.
the sheen on a surface that is caused by much handling
noun plural -nae (-ˌniː)
a broad shallow dish used in ancient Rome
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Patina
see synonyms of patina nounWord forms: plural ˈpatiˌnae (ˈpætˌni
; patˈnēˌ)
var. of
paten
noun
1.
a fine crust or film on bronze or copper, usually green or greenish-blue, formed by natural oxidation and often valued as being ornamental
2.
any thin coating or color change resulting from age, as on old wood or silver
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Patina
see synonyms of patinan.
1. A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of natural corrosion or chemical treatment.
2. The sheen on a surface, such as one made of wood, produced by age and use.
3. A superficial exterior layer; a coating: "Everything bore that dull patina of grime that speaks of years of neglect" (Amitav Ghosh).
4. A superficial impression, especially one considered as added or acquired: uneven sidewalks that lend a patina of charm to the neighborhood's streets.
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