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Patina

Patina (/pəˈtiːnə/ pə-TEE-nə, or /ˈpætɪnə/ PAT-ih-nə) is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of copper, brass, bronze, and similar metals and alloys (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes), or certain stones and wooden furniture (sheen produced by age, wear, and polishing), or any similar acquired change of a surface…

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Acquired patina

Applied patina

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Patina

Nodes65
Edges64
Triples92
Avg. degree1.97
Density0.030769
Components1

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related to Further reading · 40
Patina → Affinities, Angier, Arthur, Boston, Bronzing, Browning, Brunswick, Co, Craddock, Cultural, David, Firearm Blueing, Fishlock, Hiorns, Historical Developments, Hudson Ltd, Hughes, ISBN, Japanese, LaNiece
related to External links · 14
Patina → Alchemy, Antiquity, Bronze Sculpture From, Delphi, Encyclopædia Britannica, Franke, Historical-Artistic Point, Mair, Mircea Plutarch, S2CID, Surface Engineering, Surface Treatments, View, Vol
related to Applied patina · 13
Patina → Artists, Auguste Rodin, Colors, For, French, It, More, Patination, Some, Sometimes, The, They, This
related to Etymology · 4
Patina → Figuratively, Italian, Latin, The
related to Repatination · 4
Patina → Appraiser Reyne Haines, If, In, Preserving
related to Acquired patina · 3
Patina → Buildings, In, The
related to Usage · 3
Patina → Archaeologists, On, This
is a · 1
Patina → coating of various chemical compounds such as oxides

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surface patinas copper also layer metal patination bronze often chemical used exposure alloys acid chemicals term weathering leather metals furniture

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Patinais acoating of various chemical compounds such as oxides0.90text
oxidesinstance ofpatina is a coating of various chemical compounds0.80text
carbonatesinstance ofpatina is a coating of various chemical compounds0.80text
sulfidesinstance ofpatina is a coating of various chemical compounds0.80text
or sulfates formed on the surface during exposure to atmospheric elementsinstance ofpatina is a coating of various chemical compounds0.80text
a coin or a piece of furniture over time.Archaeologists also use the term patina to refer to a corticateedinstance ofPatina also refers to accumulated changes in surface texture and color that result from normal use of an object0.80text
sulfur-containing acid raininstance ofdepending upon environmental conditions0.80text
muriatic acidinstance ofThis can be done using various chemicals and substances0.80text
apple cider vinegarinstance ofThis can be done using various chemicals and substances0.80text
or mustardinstance ofThis can be done using various chemicals and substances0.80text
an orange or an appleinstance ofIt can also be done by sticking the blade into any acidic vegetable or fruit0.80text
Patinarelated to Acquired patinaThe0.60section

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