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Plural for a distinct impression or quality associated with something
“We'll paint the ceiling a golden color, lightly rag on some of our green stain to give it a patina of age, and then we'll go to work on the woodwork.”
Plural for the tarnishing or discoloration of a hue or appearance
“The rusted patina makes it look like it's naturally weathered from leaning against a water-stained concrete wall for years.”
Plural for a lustrous gloss or sheen
“A sword, for example, has what looks like a transparent shiny patina over deep yellow, bronze-colored metal.”
Plural for a (superficial) layer or veneer
“Rods and other accessories are available in unlimited finishes from paint surfaces to antique patina.”
Plural for decomposition, typically on metal in the form of a reddish-brown oxide coating
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