patinanoun
uk/ˈpæt.ɪ.nə/us/ˈpæt̬.ən.ə/[ S ] a thin surface layer that develops on something because of use, age, or chemical action:
His tomb was covered with a yellow patina of lichen.
[ S ] formal something that makes someone or something seem to be something that they are not:
Beware their patina of civility, it's only an act.
[ U ] specialized chemistry a blue-green layer that forms on copper, brass or bronze
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Coverings and layers
- a blanket of sth idiom
- blanket
- casing
- cladding
- coating
- fur
- gilt
- layer
- lime
- lined
- lining
- mantle
- mat
- membrane
- rendering
- slick
- topcoat
- undercoat
- veneer
- wrap
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