patine — meaning in English

English meaning

• dope noun (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
• 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

patine is used for these senses in English:

• dope (uncountable) Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
• 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.

dope — full definition

1. noun (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
2. noun Inside information, or useful facts about something.
3. noun (informal) A foolish or stupid person.
4. adj (slang) Excellent, impressive, cool.
5. verb To give someone drugs, often secretly or illegally, or (in sports) to use banned performance-enhancing drugs.

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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