PATINA in a Sentence

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Example sentences for PATINA, such as:

1. He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
2. Judging by the patina on this bronze statue, we can conclude that this is the work of a medieval artist.

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 Meanings and Examples of PATINA
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patina
 n.  green crust on old bronze works; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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Example Sentence:
1  Judging by the patina on this bronze statue, we can conclude that this is the work of a medieval artist.
2  He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.