patination
- noun
- /ˌpætɪˈneɪʃən/
- Specialized
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patinaje
- The bronze statue displayed beautiful patination from years of exposure to the elements.
Examples
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Historic names and dates—one reads 1912—have been carved next to images so old they've started to darken again with natural patination.
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At some time long after the natural processes of varnish and patination in a damp cave environment had been completed, someone carved a series of letters through the natural varnish on the ossuary's "back" side.
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Work must reflect known use patterns through evidence of aging and patination.
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Orna Cohen, archaeological restoration, specializing in rock patination processes.
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Both of the museum's well-worn Yoruba ere ibeji are similar in form, style, surface wear, and patination (Fig. 21).
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The artist chose to enhance the patination on the metal surface to highlight its age.
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Over time, the patination of the antique coins revealed their rich history and authenticity.
Synonyms
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A surface look that develops on things with age or use, often making them look nicer
How Patinated
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Patination comes from the word patina, which first meant a 'shallow dish' and later was used for a thin film on the surface of metal. So patination is the thin surface or look that appears on metal and old objects over time.