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patina

noun

/pəˈtiːnə/

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

a patina of respectability

sheen, film, tarnish, gloss, verdigris

brightness, rawness, freshness

green patina, develop a patina, patina of age, patina of respectability, bronze patina

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

The process of making plans for something; detailed arrangement beforehand.

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides...