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Patina
patina
1. A patina is a thin layer of something that has formed on the surface of something. He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug. N-SING: with supp 2. The patina on an old object is an attractive soft shine that has developed on its surface, usually because it has been used a lot. ...a mahogany door that is golden brown with the patina of age. N-SING: with supp 3. If you say that someone has a patina of a quality or characteristic, you mean that they have a small but impressive amount of this quality or characteristic. ...a superficial patina of knowledge... N-SING: with supp, oft N of n
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noun (plural ~s or ~e) Etymology: Italian, from Latin, shallow dish — more at paten Date: 1748 1. a. a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color b. a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use 2. an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character 3. a superficial covering or exterior ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. (pl. patinas) 1 a film, usu. green, formed on the surface of old bronze. 2 a similar film on other surfaces. 3 a gloss produced by age on woodwork. Derivatives patinated adj. patination n. Etymology: It. f. L patina dish ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. патина, налет зеленоватого цвета на бронзе 2. налет зеленого, бурого, синего цвета на других материалах (образующийся от влажности) 3. обызвествление ископаемых орудий (признак их древности) 4. налет, отпечаток the patina of success —- печать успеха ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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~ n 1 a greenish layer that forms naturally on the surface of copper or bronze 2 a smooth, shiny surface that gradually develops on wood, leather etc 3 the patina of wealth/success etc the attractive or impressive appearance of wealth etc ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
8.
- 1748, from It. patina, perhaps from L. patina "dish, pan," on the notion of encrustation on ancient bronze dishes. Sense of "refinement, cultural sophistication" first recorded 1933. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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