patina
[ pat-n-uh, puh-tee-nuh ]
/ ˈpæt n ə, pəˈti nə /
noun
a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
a similar film or coloring appearing gradually on some other substance.
a surface calcification of implements, usually indicating great age.
Nearby words
Also patine [puh-teen] /pəˈtin/.
Origin of patina
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British Dictionary definitions for patina (1 of 2)
patina
1/ (ˈpætɪnə) /
noun plural -nas
a film of oxide formed on the surface of a metal, esp the green oxidation of bronze or copperSee also verdigris (def. 1)
any fine layer on a surfacea patina of frost
the sheen on a surface that is caused by much handling
Word Origin for patina
C18: from Italian: coating, from Latin: patina ²
British Dictionary definitions for patina (2 of 2)
patina
2/ (ˈpætɪnə) /
noun plural -nae (-ˌniː)
a broad shallow dish used in ancient Rome
Word Origin for patina
from Latin, from Greek patanē platter
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