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patina Definition


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patina
noun patinas
    1. A coating formed on a metal surface by oxidation, especially the greenish coating of verdigris on bronze or copper.
    2. A mature shine on wood resulting from continual polishing and handling.
    3. Any fine finish acquired with age.
    4. archaeol.
      A surface appearance that develops with prolonged exposure or burial.
Derivative: patinated
adj
    Derivative: patination
    noun
      Etymology: 18c: Italian, meaning ‘coating', from Latin meaning ‘shallow dish'.



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