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patinated

/pəˈteɪneɪtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does patinated mean?

adjective

Having a surface that has been treated with a chemical solution to give a decorative patina, or having a worn, weathered appearance as if it has been treated in this way. Used especially of metal, wood, or stone.

Example

"The patinated bronze statue stood proudly in the garden, its surface worn smooth by the elements."

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