patène — meaning in English

English meaning

• patina noun A thin green or brown film that forms on the surface of copper, bronze or brass after long exposure to the air.

Senses

patène is used for these senses in English:

• paten (Christianity) The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.
• patina The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.

patina — full definition

1. noun A thin green or brown film that forms on the surface of copper, bronze or brass after long exposure to the air.
2. noun The sheen or mellow surface that furniture, leather or stone acquires from age, handling and polishing.
3. noun An impression or quality that covers something superficially, especially one of age, respectability or glamour.

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