A patina (/pəˈtēnə/) is generally defined as “a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use.” The word was first used by Italians in the 17th century to refer to the green film that forms on the surface of copper. The original word was Latin for “a shallow dish,” so the Italian … Read More
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