Associations to the word «Patina»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
PATINA, noun. (originally) A paten, flat type of dish
PATINA, noun. The color or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.
PATINA, noun. A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.
PATINA, noun. (figurative) A gloss or superficial layer.
PATINA, adjective. Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.
Dictionary definition
PATINA, noun. A fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal.
Wise words
A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there
is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to
take away.