pa·ti·na
/pəˈtēnə/
noun
a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.
"many bronzes have been overcleaned, their original patina removed and artificially replaced"
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Apr 26, 2024 · noun · 1. a. : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued ...
a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.