patine
/pəˈtiːn/
noun
- A variant spelling of 'patina', especially used in technical or artistic contexts.
- The patine on the old bronze sculpture was a rich green color.
- The antique dealer admired the even patine on the copper kettle.
- Restorers studied the patine to understand how the statue had aged.
verb
- To give a patina to a surface; same as 'patinate'.
- She learned to patine jewelry in her metalworking class.
- Over time, the weather will patine the metal roof naturally.
- The craftsman used a special solution to patine the copper bowl.