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patina

pat·i·na

patina

pronunciation:: pae tih n [or] p ti n

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. The bronze sculpture developed a green patina over time.
definition 2:	a surface gloss or other attractive quality imparted by time and use to a material such as wood or leather.
definition 3:	any superficial layer. Beneath the civilized patina lurked a mere thug.
definition 4:	an appearance or air derived from long habit or an established role. They had the patina of old money.
related words:	glaze, gloss, tarnish
derivation:	patine (n.)

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