Patina vs. Patine — What's the Difference?

Patina (or ) is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of copper, brass, bronze and similar metals (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes), or certain stones, and wooden furniture (sheen produced by age, wear, and polishing), or any similar acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. Additionally, the term is used to describe the aging of high-quality leather.

To coat with a patina.

See paten.

Variant of patina2.

A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of natural corrosion or chemical treatment.

(obsolete) A plate.

The sheen on a surface, such as one made of wood, produced by age and use.

To coat an object with a patina, either from natural oxidation or simulated aging.

A superficial exterior layer; a coating

A superficial impression, especially one considered as added or acquired

(originally) A paten, flat type of dish.

The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.

(color) A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

(figurative) A gloss or superficial layer.

Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina.

A dish or plate of metal or earthenware; a patella.

The color or incrustation which age gives to works of art; especially, the green rust which covers ancient bronzes, coins, and medals.

A fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal