n. 1 a greenish brownish crust or film; 2 an attractive quality imparted by time and use to a material; 3 any superficial attractiveness.
The novel was about a mere patina of civilized behavior.
The novel was about a mere patina of civilized behavior.
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polish; brighten; superficial attractiveness
dull; tarnish
3 syllables
pat-i-na
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