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pat·i·na ¹  (ptn-)

n. pl. pat·i·nae (ptn-)

See paten.

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[Medieval Latin, from Latin, plate; see paten.]

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pat·i·na ²  (ptn-, p-tn) also pa·tine (p-tn)

n.

1. A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of corrosion.

2. The sheen on any surface, produced by age and use.

3. A change in appearance produced by long-standing behavior, practice, or use: a face etched with a patina of fine lines and tiny wrinkles.

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[Italian, from Latin, plate (from the incrustation on ancient metal plates and dishes); see paten.]

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patina

Noun

1. a film formed on the surface of a metal

2. the sheen on the surface of an old object, caused by age and much handling [Italian: coating]

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patina - a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal coating, coat - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" verdigris - a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time