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patine

[ puh-teen for 1; pa-teen for 2 ]

/ pəˈtin for 1; pæˈtin for 2 /

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noun

verb (used with object), pa·tined, pa·tin·ing.

to patinate.

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Origin of patine

From French; see origin at patina

Words nearby patine

patiki, patin, patina, patinaed, patinate, patine, Patinir, patinous, patio, patis, patisserie

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How to use patine in a sentence

It may also be mentioned here that when using acids for patine, steel tools should be kept away from the work.
The Decoration of Leather|Georges de Rcy
The depth of colour is further increased by the process of rubbing, which is necessary to the proper patine of leather.
The Decoration of Leather|Georges de Rcy
The patine which accompanies this chalice measures twelve inches in diameter.
The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume I (of 3)|Leonard Williams
A remarkably handsome silver-gilt chalice and patine (thirteenth century) belong to Toledo cathedral.
The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume I (of 3)|Leonard Williams

The patina or patine is also the name given by the Romans to a shallow basin used for domestic purposes.
Chats on Old Copper and Brass|Fred. W. Burgess