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patinaEffect produced on bronze by oxidation, which turns the surface green, and by extension any lacquering or finishing technique, other than gilding, applied to bronze objects. Patina can also mean the surface texture of old furniture, silver, and antique objects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Reddish-orange material deposits, which resemble mineral mantles known as desert varnish, started appearing on the tumbled flasks. The dark film, known as desert varnish, traps microbes and other life group used brushes to make a desert varnish on their rocks. |
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