Associations to the word «Patina»

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.

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