1. (

• patina

) a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) ;

2. (

• patina ,

) an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood); "a patina of frost"; "a patina of good breeding" ;

3. (

• patina ,

) a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling ;