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Categories: Sculpture terms, Weathering, Art materials, Antiques, Metalworking

patina Noble rust patinas patinate patinated

A fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal WordNet 3.0

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A fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal WordNet 3.0

A fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) Open English WordNet

Patina is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of copper, brass, bronze and similar metals and metal alloys or certain stones and wooden furniture, or any similar acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. Wikipedia

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. Wiktionary

Colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects. Wiktionary (translation)

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Paulys Realenzyklopädie der klassischen Altertumswissenschaft

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