patina

as insheen
as inshine
as incoating
as infinish
as inglaze
as inburnish

Synonyms for patina

noun brightness, shine

Antonyms for patina

Word Origin & History

"greenish film on old bronze," 1748, from French patine (18c.), from Italian patina, perhaps from Latin patina "dish, pan" (see pan (n.)), on the notion of encrustation on ancient bronze dishes. Sense of "refinement, cultural sophistication" first recorded 1933.

Example Sentences for patina

Soon it would acquire a patina and become part of the jungle.

Patina is a most fascinating subject, once you get thoroughly into it.

In fact among friends I am now getting to be known as the Patina Kid.

The percentage of lead in the patina has also slightly increased.

If there is a tone or patina, that should be pure and uniform.

Any one can see that, in spite of the patina that's formed over the metal.

It is putting on the patina, which gives the pieces their real style.

Her voice held the patina of those to the manor born, and not to be gainsaid.

Several Americans have been known to go through the University retaining the Massachusetts patina.

Bibra himself examined the patina of several bronzes and found it to consist mainly of sulphate and carbonate of copper.

patina

Synonyms for patina

Antonyms for patina

More words related to patina

burnish

burnished

coating

finish

glaze

sheen