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patina

/pəˈtinə/ /ˈpætɪnə/
noun
General
  1. 1 patina countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

A surface layer or coating, especially one that forms on metal or stone over time.

Example Sentences

  1. The old coin had a beautiful green patina.
    Eski sikkede güzel bir yeşil patina vardı.
  2. The wooden table developed a rich patina over the years.
    Ahşap masa yıllar içinde güzel bir patina kazandı.
GeneralFigurative
  1. 1 hava, görüntü, cila countable

Definition (English)

An outward look or quality that gives an impression of age, wealth or respectability.

Example Sentences

  1. The old hotel has a patina of faded elegance.
    Eski otelde solmuş bir zarafet havası var.
  2. Years of success gave the firm a patina of respectability.
    Yıllarca süren başarı firmaya saygın bir görüntü kazandırdı.

Synonyms

Collocations

green patinanatural patinadevelop a patinapatina of age