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patina

/pəˈtiː.nə/

Translations

patinanoun

patinas

/pəˈtiː.nə/

patineSe dit surtout d'une couche formée par l'oxydation ou d'un aspect vieilli et valorisant avec le temps; également au sens figuré.

The statue had developed a beautiful green patina after years of exposure to the elements.

La statue avait développé une belle patine verte après des années d'exposition aux intempéries.

Synonyms

patinaverb

patinaed

Past Simple

patinaed

Past Participle

patinaing

Gerund

/ˈpætɪnə/

/pəˈtinə/

Used both transitively and intransitively to denote the process of acquiring or applying a patina.

patinerS'emploie pour le métal ou d'autres surfaces; aussi en emploi intransitif pour indiquer le développement naturel d'une patine.

Untreated copper will patina to a deep green hue if left outdoors.

Le cuivre non traité patinera jusqu'à prendre une teinte vert foncé s'il est laissé à l'extérieur.

Synonyms

Definitions

patinanoun

A thin layer that forms on the surface of metals, such as copper or bronze, due to oxidation over time, often valued for its aesthetic appearance.

The statue had developed a beautiful green patina after years of exposure to the elements.

A surface appearance of something grown beautiful, especially with age or use.

The old wooden table had a rich patina that spoke of decades of family meals.

An impression or appearance of something, often used metaphorically to describe a superficial layer or veneer.

Despite the patina of respectability, the company was involved in numerous unethical practices.

patinaverb

To give a surface a patina, especially by chemical treatment or controlled exposure to the elements.

The artisan patinaed the brass handles to match the antique cabinet.

(of a material) To develop a patina naturally over time.

Untreated copper will patina to a deep green hue if left outdoors.