HyperDic: patina

English > 3 senses of the word patina:
NOUNartifactpatinaa fine coating / coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
artifactpatinaan acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
artifactpatinaa gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
patina > pronunciation
Soundspahtiy'nah
RhymesAltoona ... zona: 128 rhymes with nah...
English > patina: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA fine coating / coating of oxide on the surface of a metal.
NarrowerverdigrisA green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
Broadercoating, coatA thin layer covering something
Spanishcardenillo, pátina, verdete
Catalanpàtina, verdet
Verbspatinate, patinizecoat with a patina
English > patina: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood).
Examples
  • "a patina of frost"
  • "a patina of good breeding"
Broadercoating, coatA thin layer covering something
English > patina: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling.
Broadercoating, coatA thin layer covering something

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