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Life is one long decay, no? There's a lot of beauty in it. Like the patina in an old city.
Urs Fischer

Meaning of "patina" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PATINA

From Italian: coating, from Latin: patina².
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PATINA

patina  [ˈpætɪnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATINA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Patina is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PATINA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Patina

Patina is a thin layer that forms on the surface of stone; copper, bronze and similar metals; a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing; or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. Patinas can provide a protective covering to materials that would otherwise be damaged by corrosion or weathering. They may also be aesthetically appealing. On metal, patina is a coating of various chemical compounds such as oxides, carbonates, sulfides, or sulfates formed on the surface during exposure to atmospheric elements, a common example of which is rust which forms on iron or steel when exposed to oxygen. Patina also refers to accumulated changes in surface texture and colour that result from normal use of an object such as a coin or a piece of furniture over time. Archaeologists also use the term "patina" to refer to a corticated layer that develops over time that is due to a range of complex factors on flint tools and ancient stone monuments. This has led stone tool analysts in recent times to generally prefer the term "cortification" as a better term to describe the process than "patination".

Definition of patina in the English dictionary

The definition of patina in the dictionary is any fine layer on a surface. Other definition of patina is the sheen on a surface that is caused by much handling.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PATINA


ana
ˈeɪnə
Carolina
ˌkærəˈlaɪnə
china
ˈtʃaɪnə
container
kənˈteɪnə
Dana
ˈdeɪnə
designer
dɪˈzaɪnə
dinner
ˈdɪnə
Freightliner
ˈfreɪtˌlaɪnə
inner
ˈɪnə
Kitchener
ˈkɪtʃɪnə
mina
ˈmaɪnə
minor
ˈmaɪnə
platina
ˈplætɪnə
rana
ˈreɪnə
Regina
rɪˈdʒaɪnə
retina
ˈrɛtɪnə
spinner
ˈspɪnə
tinner
ˈtɪnə
trainer
ˈtreɪnə
winner
ˈwɪnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATINA

patible
patibulary
patience
patient
patient confidentiality
patiently
patiki
patin
patinaed
patinate
patination
patine
Patinir
patinize
patio
patio doors
patio furniture
patisserie
patissier

WORDS THAT END LIKE PATINA

Argentina
cantina
cavatina
Christina
concertina
cortina
detached retina
flutina
fontina
Latina
mediastina
Mutina
pastina
scarlatina
sestina
sonatina
spartina
tina
toccatina
Venezia Tridentina

Synonyms and antonyms of patina in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «patina» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATINA

Find out the translation of patina to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of patina from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «patina» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铜绿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pátina
570 millions of speakers

English

patina
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सील
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الزنجار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

патина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

patina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চার্জার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

patine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Patina
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Patina
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

緑青
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

푸른 녹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Patina
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lớp mốc xanh trên mặt đồ đồng xưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நோயாளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सडपातळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mobilyada eskidikçe oluşan perdah
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

patina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

patyna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

патина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

patină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πατίνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

patina
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

patina
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

patina
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of patina

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATINA»

The term «patina» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.943 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PATINA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about patina

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4 QUOTES WITH «PATINA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word patina.
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Mike Bidlo
At the time that they were shown, the Brillo Boxes were underappreciated. It's only now, with the patina of history, that we can really see these masterpieces in a clear light.
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Urs Fischer
Life is one long decay, no? There's a lot of beauty in it. Like the patina in an old city.
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Ernst Toller
After that I could never pass a dead man without stopping to gaze on his face, stripped by death of that earthly patina which masks the living soul. And I would ask, who were you? Where was your home? Who is mourning for you now?
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Peter Zumthor
I am convinced that a good building must be capable of absorbing the traces of human life and taking on a specific richness... I think of the patina of age on materials, of innumerable small scratches on surfaces, of varnish that has grown dull and brittle, and of edges polished by use.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATINA»

Discover the use of patina in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to patina and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Patina of Place: The Cultural Weathering of a New ...
"In The Patina of Place, Heath provides the first book-length analysis of the three-decker and its cultural significance, revealing New Bedford's evolving regional identity within New England."--BOOK JACKET.
Kingston Wm Heath, 2001
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Patina Style
It is at once old-world, contemporary, and mildly industrial. Patina Style gives insight into materials choices, methods and treatments that result in spaces that celebrate beauty in the old, the imperfect, the slightly roughed-up.
Brooke Giannetti, 2011
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Culture and Consumption: New Approaches to the Symbolic ...
Patina and the Representation of Status before and after the Eighteenth Century In the first chapter we considered the broad sweep of the history of consumption. In this chapter we will look at one particular aspect of this history, the "patina" ...
Grant David McCracken, 1990
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Pewter Plus
Avoid turning the dropper upside down while it has hot wax in it, as the wax will run back and clog your dropper immediately. degreaser The front of the pewter must be free of any grease, otherwise the patina will not take. Always clean with a  ...
Sandy Griffeths, 2007
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Copper: Its Trade, Manufacture, Use, and Environmental Status
moisture to carry the chemical conversion process to completion, the basic sulfate patina may never form. Exposed horizontal surfaces develop a patina more rapidly than sloping surfaces which, in turn, patinate more rapidly than vertical ...
Günter Joseph, Konrad J. A. Kundig, 1998
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The Stained Glass Classroom: Projects Using Copper Foil, ...
The whiting dries up excess moisture, helps clean the glass, and creates a natural patina from the lead came to color the solder joints. The more you work, the more beautiful your project will become. Sweep off the remaining whiting. Sprinkle ...
Vicki Payne, 2004
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Patina Style
Patina Style also grew from a desire to add meaning and calm to our surroundings. It was born of a palette of warm neutral colors—soft creams, gray- greens, and calm blues—that create serenity. We gravitated towards materials that felt real ...
Brooke Giannetti, 2011
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Titanic: Anatomy of a Blockbuster
In our consideration of this question, the concept of "patina" — a word long used in discussions of art and antique maintenance and restoration but given renewed emphasis recently by Grant McCracken 's studies on the symbolic qualities of ...
Kevin S. Sandler, Gaylyn Studlar, 1999
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Old-House Journal
2 CLEAN AND PREPARE ALL SURFACES THOROUGHLY. Even the slightest residue, such as greasy fingerprints or the oil that coats many metals after manufacturing, can render a patina splotchy and uneven. Every item should be washed ...
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Chemical Principles
One of the most interesting aspects of the chemistry of the Statue of Liberty is the green patina on its surface. Copper metal exposed to the atmosphere changes from its bright reddish brown metallic luster first to an almost black color and then  ...
Steven Zumdahl, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATINA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term patina is used in the context of the following news items.
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Old weather vanes can point to thousands of dollars
A zinc 1920s vane with the same figure but 6 inches shorter sold for about $3,000. A recent copy made of copper with a patina sells for $1,595. «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
2
From Downtown to suburbs, elements bring the popular urban loft …
The bronze/patina-looking cage lamp with Edison bulb is $164.99 at American Home. (Joel Wigelsworth/Albuquerque Journal). Accent pieces. «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
3
Copper vs. Stainless Immersion Chillers
But with time, copper can develop verdigris, that greenish Statue-of-Liberty colored patina. It's readily cleaned with a good dunk in vinegar and ... «Craft Beer & Brewing, Jul 15»
4
This year's fashions fit fine with Redlands school district dress code
“Native American influences are huge right now; arrows, spearheads, native birds, turquoise details, distressed patina finishes and traditional ... «Redlands Daily Facts, Jul 15»
5
Traveling anti-censorship sculptures land in SF
The 10 sculptures are made of bronze and have a white ochre patina. The eleventh piece of the installation is referred to as the Braille Box, ... «SFBay, Jul 15»
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Louis Armstrong exhibit at the Old U.S. Mint is a highlight of 2015 …
Despite – or, perhaps, because of – its appearance, "it has patina," he said, "and it has the notches in the mouthpiece." The shiny trumpet – the ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
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11th century idol from Tamil Nadu recovered in US
This coat is given so that the statue, when exposed to the atmosphere, develops an artificial green patina on its surface over time. Idol thieves ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
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Kovels Antiques: Antique weathervanes
A recent copy of the girl made of copper with a patina sells for $1,595. Q. I have a figurine, 4 inches tall, of a rabbit in a ruffled blue apron. «Observer-Reporter, Jul 15»
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Tory Burch Is Launching an Athletic Line For Fancy People
Once again, the patina of yesteryear cast a spell. “The house, the way I envision it, will be simple,” she says. “It will be about sailing, golf, tennis, ... «Jezebel, Jul 15»
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Case Closed: Hydrogen Gas Combustion Caused Salty Brine Beach …
Investigators noted that the end of the disconnected cable closest to the site of the explosion did not have a green patina. The cable's copper ... «Rhode Island Public Radio, Jul 15»

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