patina (redirected from patinas)

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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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]

Thesaurus

Noun

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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