单词 | patina |
释义 | patina /pat"n euh, peuh tee"neuh/, /peuh teen"/, n. 1. a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value. 2. a similar film or coloring appearing gradually on some other substance. 3. a surface calcification of implements, usu. indicating great age. Also, patine. [1740-50; < It: coating < L: pan. See PATEN] |
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