NOUN | artifact | patina | a fine coating / coating of oxide on the surface of a metal |
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artifact | patina | an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) | |
artifact | patina | a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling |
Sounds | pahtiy'nah | |
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Rhymes | Altoona ... zona: 128 rhymes with nah... |
Meaning | A fine coating / coating of oxide on the surface of a metal. | |
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Narrower | 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 |
Broader | coating, coat | A thin layer covering something |
Spanish | cardenillo, pátina, verdete | |
Catalan | pàtina, verdet | |
Verbs | patinate, patinize | coat with a patina |
Meaning | An acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood). | |
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Broader | coating, coat | A thin layer covering something |
Meaning | A gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling. | |
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Broader | coating, coat | A thin layer covering something |
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