patine

[ puh-teen pa-teen ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, pa·tined, pa·tin·ing.

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Origin of patine¹

From French; patina

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It may also be mentioned here that when using acids for patine, steel tools should be kept away from the work.

The depth of colour is further increased by the process of rubbing, which is necessary to the proper patine of leather.

The patine which accompanies this chalice measures twelve inches in diameter.

A remarkably handsome silver-gilt chalice and patine (thirteenth century) belong to Toledo cathedral.

The patina or patine is also the name given by the Romans to a shallow basin used for domestic purposes.

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