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patina1 n pl -nas 1. (Engineering / Metallurgy) a film of oxide formed on the surface of a metal, esp the green oxidation of bronze or copper See also verdigris [1] 2. any fine layer on a surface a patina of frost 3. the sheen on a surface that is caused by much handling [from Italian: coating, from Latin: patina2] patina2 n pl -nae [-ˌniː]
(Historical Terms) a broad shallow dish used in ancient Rome [from Latin, from Greek patanē platter] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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