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  • noun Plural form of patina.

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Examples

  • It's backed by an oxidized copper screen that Mr. Berardi, a fabric designer, painter and sculptor, said he spent six months crafting by hand, using "acids and all types of toxic chemicals to fixate the right patinas."

    Home Is Where the Art Is Maya Pope-Chappell 2011

  • We are either going to get either more ruthless dictatorships or--if they fall--a year or two of chaotic governments with patinas of democracy until the Islamists take over, Scheuer said.

    What should the CIA do in Egypt? Jeff Stein 2011

  • The finish, in gold or silver, is achieved by applying patinas during the aging process is performed manually.

    Royal Bathroom Cabinet and Mirror, Milan 2010 2009

  • Based in Boulder, Colorado, Gilady works with recycled metals and limits her use of oxides, patinas, and other potentially harmful chemicals.

    Avital Binshtock: Low-Carbon Cupid: A Green Valentine's Day Gift Guide Avital Binshtock 2010

  • Serendipity brought us to cattle ranches, sugar estates and bustling open-air markets, where we were drawn to well-worn display surfaces revealing rich patinas and wood grains.

    Mexican Design & Style: Overview 2007

  • Most retail brokers wear patinas of "financial adviser," "financial consultant" and now "wealth manager," when in reality their true professional function is to sell financial products and services, which is all well and proper on its own.

    Criticize Brokers, but Only for What They Really Do 2009

  • Serendipity brought us to cattle ranches, sugar estates and bustling open-air markets, where we were drawn to well-worn display surfaces revealing rich patinas and wood grains.

    Mexican Design & Style: Overview 2007

  • Serendipity brought us to cattle ranches, sugar estates and bustling open-air markets, where we were drawn to well-worn display surfaces revealing rich patinas and wood grains.

    Mexican Design & Style: Overview 2007

  • Serendipity brought us to cattle ranches, sugar estates and bustling open-air markets, where we were drawn to well-worn display surfaces revealing rich patinas and wood grains.

    Mexican Design & Style: Overview 2007

  • We are now looking into patinas for aluminum, if you have any suggestions - let me know.

    Holland Park Public Art Documentation 2008

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