patina
/pəˈtinə/ noun C2- A paten (a flat type of dish).
- The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (chiefly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.
- A green colour tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.
- A gloss or superficial layer. · He enjoys a patina of respect by the police, despite being an ex-criminal.
Plural patinas
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