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patina

/'pætənə/

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noun
a 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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type of:
coating coat
noun
a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
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type of:
coat coating
noun
an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
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"a patina of frost" "a patina of good breeding"

type of:
coating coat

Examples of patina

"a patina of frost"
"a patina of good breeding"