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   Pa·ti·na

   /pəˈtēnə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period: "many bronzes have been overcleaned, their original patina removed and artificially replaced"
   • ▪ a gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing: "the dining table will acquire a warm patina with age"
   • ▪ the impression or appearance of something: "he carries the patina of old money and good breeding"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Italian, from Latin patina ‘shallow dish’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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