| NOUN | artifact | patina | a fine coating / coating of oxide on the surface of a metal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Altoona ... zona: 128 rhymes with nah... | |
| Meaning | A fine coating / coating of oxide on the surface of a metal. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | |
|---|---|---|
| Examples |
| |
| Broader | coating, coat | A thin layer covering something |
| Meaning | A gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | coating, coat | A thin layer covering something |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact