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Patina - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Coat, Covering, Cut, Deal, Disk, Film, Flap, Foil, Fold, Glaze, Gloss, Lamella, Lamina, Leaf, Luster, Membrane, Panel, Peel |
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 Patina on a public sculpture Patinas are chemical reactions that occur on the surface of metals. There are a wide range of chemicals both household and commercial that can give a variety of results. They are often used by artists as surface embleshiments either for color, texture, or both.
One example of a patina is a green surface texture created by slow oxidation of copper. It can form on pure copper objects as well as alloys which contain copper, such as bronze.
Patinas are restricted to exposed surfaces and can flake off.
Figuratively, "patina" can refer to any fading, darkening or other signs of age, which are felt to be natural and/or unavoidable.
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Example Usage of Patina |
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MarianoGarreta: Thxs a ese italo-par CERO ganas de conocer la ciudad donde la "Patina del tiempo" A.k.A como caca de Paloma llena sus Menumentos! |
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Johenius: Two hours of being positive about work before a cynical Patina was forced on. I love office politics and finger-pointing! :D |
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Cristianvga: Declaro oficialmente que ya me Patina la neurona. No tengo más remedio que repasar Aristóteles y Kant hoy en la mañana. Ya no entra más. |
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