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patina

The correct spelling is patina.

How to pronounce patina

noun

IPA: /ˈpætɪnə/

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The correct spelling is patina. A paten, flat type of dish

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A paten, flat type of dish
  2. 2.The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.
  3. 3.A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.
  4. 4.A gloss or superficial layer.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

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