patina, n.
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(patinas)
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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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patina
a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
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patina
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hypernym
an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
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patina
sample sentences
"a patina of frost""a patina of good breeding"
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