Patina
Patina is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute. An aged appearance caused by environmental factors, acquired naturally or artificially induced; used especially with regard to a surface layer on metal caused by oxidation or corrosion. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute. 1 cited statement stands behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source.
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• Definition: An aged appearance caused by environmental factors, acquired naturally or artificially induced; used especially with regard to a surface layer on metal caused by oxidation or corrosion. (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: patina (condition) (300065245))
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Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: patina (condition) (300065245)
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