patina

noun singular

UK /ˈpætɪnə/

1
a green layer that forms naturally on some metals, especially copper, over a period of time
Synonyms and related words
Layers and coverings
surface
cover
layer
2
a shiny surface that develops on wood or leather over a period of time
Synonyms and related words
Areas and amounts of colour or shine
a burst of colour
band
blaze
3
a thin layer of something such as dirt that covers an object or a surface
patina of:
a patina of dirt/dust/grime
Synonyms and related words
Layers and coverings
surface
cover
layer

phrases

a patina of success/respectability/sophistication etc

单词	patina
释义	patina noun singular UK /ˈpætɪnə/ Other entries for this word a patina of success/respectability/sophistication etc phrase DEFINITIONS3 1 a green layer that forms naturally on some metals, especially copper, over a period of time Synonyms and related words Layers and coverings surface cover layer 2 a shiny surface that develops on wood or leather over a period of time Synonyms and related words Areas and amounts of colour or shine a burst of colour band blaze 3 a thin layer of something such as dirt that covers an object or a surface patina of: a patina of dirt/dust/grime Synonyms and related words Layers and coverings surface cover layer phrases a patina of success/respectability/sophistication etc patina noun singular US /ˈpætɪnə/ Other entries for this word a patina of success/respectability/sophistication etc. phrase DEFINITIONS3 1 a green layer that forms naturally on some metals, especially copper, over a period of time Synonyms and related words Layers and coverings surface cover layer 2 a shiny surface that develops on wood or leather over a period of time Synonyms and related words Areas and amounts of color or shine a burst of color band blaze 3 a thin layer of something such as dirt that covers an object or a surface patina of: a patina of dirt/dust/grime Synonyms and related words Layers and coverings surface cover layer phrases a patina of success/respectability/sophistication etc.
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