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patina

/pəˈtiː.nə/

Translations

patinanoun

patinas

/pəˈtiː.nə/

патина

The bronze statue developed a green patina over the years.

Бронзовая статуя со временем покрылась зелёной патиной.

налёт

The old book had a patina of dust on its cover.

Старая книга имела налёт пыли на обложке.

Additional translations

покрытие

налет времени

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.

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.