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patina

/ˈpætɪnə/noun

उच्चारण पैटिन

(ताँबे या काँसे पर जमी) हरी परत, ज़ंगार

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually singular]

    a thin green layer that forms on copper or bronze when it is exposed to air for a long time

    (ताँबे या काँसे पर जमी) हरी परत, ज़ंगार

    • The Statue of Liberty is green because of its copper patina.
    • The old bronze bell had a green patina.
  2. 2

    [C, usually singular]

    a soft shine on the surface of wood or leather that comes from age and use

    (पुरानेपन की) चमक

    • The old desk had a lovely patina.
    • Years of use had given the leather a rich patina.
  3. 3

    [singular] formal

    a thin layer of a particular quality or appearance

    ऊपरी आवरण, दिखावटी परत

    • Behind the patina of respectability, he was a cheat.
    • The town had a patina of old-world charm.

    Synonyms veneer layer coating