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nouna fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper)
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nouna gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
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"a patina of frost" "a patina of good breeding"nounan acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
Examples of patina
- "a patina of frost"
- "a patina of good breeding"