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Meaning of patina

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

patina

Pronunciation:/ˈpætɪnə//pəˈtiː.nə/

noun

Definitions

  1. A paten, flat type of dish

  2. The colour 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.

  3. A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

  4. A gloss or superficial layer.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.