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patination

patination

8.6
A process that makes a thin colored layer on metal to protect or decorate it
  • noun
  • /ˌpætɪˈneɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : patinación
  • The artist used chemicals to speed up the patination of the copper sculpture.

Examples

  • Over time, exposure to air and moisture led to the patination of the bronze doors.

  • Natural patination can give old coins a unique and valuable appearance.

  • The artist admired the patination on the bronze sculpture.

  • Can you explain the process of patination?

  • The artist used chemicals to enhance the patination on the copper sculpture, adding vibrant colors.

  • Natural patination occurs as oxidation gives old coins a beautiful and valued appearance over time.

  • Over time, the moisture and air exposure caused a rich green patination on the antique bronze doors.

Synonyms

coating
vspatination
35 3.4

A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it

forms a thin often colored metal layer specifically for protection or decoration
anodization
vspatination
  • Specialized
7.9

A process that uses electricity to make a thin protective colored layer on metal, often aluminum

forms thin often colored metal surface layers by other methods not electrolytic
finishing
vspatination
  • Specialized
3.4

A thin layer on wood or metal that protects and looks good

involves forming a thin often colored surface layer rather than general texture

Surface Forms

patination singular
patinations plural

Morphology

patination = patina (transparent) = patina + tion

This is a straightforward noun formed from 'patina' + '-tion' to denote the process of making a patina.

Etymology

Patination comes from patina, the name for the thin film that forms on metal, so the word also means the process of making that film, whether by time, use, or chemical treatment.