patina vs veneer

patina

noun
  • A gloss or superficial layer. 

  • The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals. 

  • A green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina. 

  • A paten, flat type of dish. 

adj
  • Of a green colour, tinted with grey, like that of bronze patina. 

veneer

noun
  • An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings. 

  • A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material. 

verb
  • To apply veneer to. 

  • To disguise with apparent goodness. 

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