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PATINA [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Electrochemistry
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- passive corrosion
1, record 1, English, passive%20corrosion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inactive corrosion 2, record 1, English, inactive%20corrosion
correct
- self-limiting corrosion 3, record 1, English, self%2Dlimiting%20corrosion
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inactive corrosion occurs as a stable oxide layer — a tarnish or colour change that slowly forms on metal artifacts and protects the underlying surface. The oxide layer is often considered to be a desirable patina, particularly if it has a pleasing appearance. 4, record 1, English, - passive%20corrosion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Électrochimie
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- corrosion passive
1, record 1, French, corrosion%20passive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- corrosion inactive 2, record 1, French, corrosion%20inactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corrosion qui présente une couche d'oxydation stable, souvent considérée comme une patine [...] 3, record 1, French, - corrosion%20passive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- natural patina
1, record 2, English, natural%20patina
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All ancient bronzes, and more recent ones which have been buried for any length of time or exposed to great humidity, have acquired a "natural" patina. The patina may be a smooth thin skin revealing all of the minute detail of the original, or may appear as a thick warty crust entirely concealing the form of the original bronze. The color of a natural patina may range between black, red and yellow... 2, record 2, English, - natural%20patina
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patine naturelle
1, record 2, French, patine%20naturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'extérieur, les œuvres de bronze se patinent sous l'effet conjugué des polluants atmosphériques gazeux et de l'humidité. La couche verdâtre que cela produit est principalement composée de sulfates parfois associés à des nitrates et à des chlorures. Une patine naturelle se forme [donc] progressivement et affecte la surface en superficie. 2, record 2, French, - patine%20naturelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Various Decorative Arts
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- artificial patina
1, record 3, English, artificial%20patina
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Artificial patinas vary in composition, and the contained components depend on the composition of patination solutions or pastes used and the manner of consequent surface treatment (mechanical treatment – brushing, washing, raised temperature). 2, record 3, English, - artificial%20patina
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Arts décoratifs divers
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- patine artificielle
1, record 3, French, patine%20artificielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des patines artificielles sont souvent créées sur le fer, le bronze [...] et d'autres métaux au moyen de produits chimiques. 1, record 3, French, - patine%20artificielle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- broad arrow
1, record 4, English, broad%20arrow
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- broad arrowhead 2, record 4, English, broad%20arrowhead
correct
- pheon 2, record 4, English, pheon
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… the bell … while covered in a fine green patina, still clearly displays the Royal Navy "broad arrow" that marks it as property of the British government, and which also appears on the Franklin artifacts that were found on land during the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition. 1, record 4, English, - broad%20arrow
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The village of Penshurst in Kent, for example, contains the "Penshurst Arms" and, as the name implies, it bears the "pheon" (an inverted broad arrowhead) of the historically famous Sidney family ... 2, record 4, English, - broad%20arrow
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phéon
1, record 4, French, ph%C3%A9on
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fer de lance, dard, flèche, ou pique, avec pointe aigüe et dont le rangier est barbelé ou dentelé. 2, record 4, French, - ph%C3%A9on
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cloche est intacte et, en général, en très bon état. Deux marquages en relief, présentés lorsque la cloche en bronze a été coulée, apparaissent sur l'artéfact, soit un «phéon» de la Royal Navy, signe de propriété du gouvernement britannique, ainsi que la date «1845». 3, record 4, French, - ph%C3%A9on
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Heráldica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pheon
1, record 4, Spanish, pheon
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Figura semejante a la punta de flecha, característica de la heráldica británica [...] 1, record 4, Spanish, - pheon
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 5, English, patina
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, colored film produced on a rock surface by weathering. 2, record 5, English, - patina
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 5, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altération superficielle des roches, dont la teinte est souvent très différente de celle de la cassure fraîche. 2, record 5, French, - patine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- barniz
1, record 5, Spanish, barniz
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- pátina 1, record 5, Spanish, p%C3%A1tina
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Película mineral que se forma por vía química sobre ciertas rocas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - barniz
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 6, English, patina
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colouration (normally green) formed on copper and copper alloys. 2, record 6, English, - patina
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may be a natural patina resulting from prolonged atmospheric corrosion, or an artificial patina formed by chemical treatment. 2, record 6, English, - patina
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 6, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration (normalement verte) formée sur le cuivre et ses alliages. 2, record 6, French, - patine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut s'agir d'une patine naturelle résultant d'une corrosion atmosphérique prolongée, ou d'une patine artificielle formée par traitement chimique. 2, record 6, French, - patine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cobre y sus aleaciones (Metalurgia)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pátina
1, record 6, Spanish, p%C3%A1tina
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Película ornamental o resistente a la corrosión sobre superficies de cobre, hierro u otros metales. 1, record 6, Spanish, - p%C3%A1tina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 7, English, patina
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The luster or shine that develops on leather surface with age, use and care. 1, record 7, English, - patina
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 7, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lustre qui se développe à la surface d'un cuir avec le temps et l'usage. 1, record 7, French, - patine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- oxidation
1, record 8, English, oxidation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of oxides or tarnish on the surface of a coin from exposure to air, dampness, industrial fumes, or other elements. Platinum, gold, and nickel do not oxidize except for a very thin film which is invisible to the naked eye. However, silver and copper, when oxidized, show definite colourations of the metal. 1, record 8, English, - oxidation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related terms :patina, toning(noun), corrosion, original toning. 1, record 8, English, - oxidation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- oxydation
1, record 8, French, oxydation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incrustations formées à la surface des pièces de monnaie à la suite de réactions chimiques entre des métaux de composition et l'environnement (oxygène de l'air, sol, contenant, etc.). 1, record 8, French, - oxydation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'il se forme un dépôt continu et lisse, on l'appelle «patine»; s'il se développe des métastases et que la pièce boursouffle, on parle de «corrosion». 1, record 8, French, - oxydation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
- Acuñación de moneda
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxidación
1, record 8, Spanish, oxidaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación de orín en la superficie de los metales. 1, record 8, Spanish, - oxidaci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- faux finish
1, record 9, English, faux%20finish
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- faux finishing 2, record 9, English, faux%20finishing
correct, noun
- faux painting 2, record 9, English, faux%20painting
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laurentide introduces Mascarade Glaze from its all-new Illusio faux finish product line. This 100% acrylic latex translucent glaze finish creates outstanding faux finish effects, which add depth, interest and elegance to your interiors.... specially formulated to provide extended drying time, which facilitates a wide range of versatile faux finishing techniques to help you create some of today's hottest decorating looks. [Examples of] Glaze Faux-finishing Techniques :Patina Finish(synthetic sponge) ;Granite Finish(natural sea sponge) ;Marblesque Finish(Rag) ;Antique Finish(Brush) ;Stripes, Leather-like Finish. 3, record 9, English, - faux%20finish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Welcome to The Faux Finish School. The Internet’s first and most attended faux finishing program in the world! ... We hope this site will assist you in finding the information you desire to achieve your goals in the wonderful field of faux finishing and decorative painting. 2, record 9, English, - faux%20finish
Record 9, Key term(s)
- faux-finishing
- faux-finish
- faux-painting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- faux-fini
1, record 9, French, faux%2Dfini
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Glacis Mascarade de la gamme de produits pour faux-finis Illusio de Laurentide est un liant au latex 100 % acrylique, translucide, qui permet de créer des effets visuels remarquables, ajoutant profondeur et élégance à une pièce. [...] Mascarade est conçu pour [vous permettre d'] obtenir un temps de séchage allongé qui facilite l'exécution des techniques de faux-finis, très populaires en décoration [...]. [Exemples de] techniques de faux-finis avec glacis : effet patine (éponge douce); effet granite (éponge de mer); effet marbré (chiffon roulé); effet antique (pinceau brosse); effet cuir, technique des rayures. 2, record 9, French, - faux%2Dfini
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ce cours [intitulé «Les Faux-finis»] vous apprendra des techniques simples pour accomplir plus de quinze faux-finis. Il traitera des techniques au glacis, craquelures, sous-couches, patines, effets à l'éponge, marbre, usure, impressions, grattage, empâtement, polissage et bien d'autres au gré de votre imagination. 3, record 9, French, - faux%2Dfini
Record 9, Key term(s)
- faux-finis
- faux fini
- faux finis
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- desert varnish
1, record 10, English, desert%20varnish
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- desert patina 2, record 10, English, desert%20patina
correct
- desert lacquer 2, record 10, English, desert%20lacquer
correct
- desert crust 2, record 10, English, desert%20crust
correct
- desert rind 2, record 10, English, desert%20rind
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, dark, shiny film or coating, composed of iron oxide accompanied by traces of manganese oxide and silica, formed on the surfaces of pebbles, boulders, and other rock fragments in desert regions after long exposure, as well as on ledges and other rock outcrops. 2, record 10, English, - desert%20varnish
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- hâle du désert
1, record 10, French, h%C3%A2le%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- vernis du désert 2, record 10, French, vernis%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
correct, masculine noun
- patine désertique 3, record 10, French, patine%20d%C3%A9sertique
feminine noun
- croûte désertique 4, record 10, French, cro%C3%BBte%20d%C3%A9sertique
feminine noun
- vernis désertique 5, record 10, French, vernis%20d%C3%A9sertique
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mince couche [...] brune à noire et plus ou moins brillante qui ressemble à une couche de vernis dont on aurait enduit les pierres. 1, record 10, French, - h%C3%A2le%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette croûte est composée de sels de fer, de manganèse et de silice. 1, record 10, French, - h%C3%A2le%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-03-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- patinable
1, record 11, English, patinable
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patina : The coating, usually green, that forms on the surface of metals such as copper and copper alloys exposed to the atmosphere. 2, record 11, English, - patinable
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
able: a suffix, associated in meaning with the word able. 3, record 11, English, - patinable
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- patinable
1, record 11, French, patinable
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui peut se recouvrir spontanément, au bout d'un certain temps, d'une couche protectrice contre la corrosion atmosphérique. 1, record 11, French, - patinable
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metalurgia general
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- patinable 1, record 11, Spanish, patinable
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-10-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 12, English, patina
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinaed : having a patina(a leather snap purse patinaed like old silver. 1, record 12, English, - patina
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Patinate : to coat with a patina... 1, record 12, English, - patina
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 12, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coloration ou vernis rappelant la patine naturelle et que l'on produit artificiellement sur divers objets dans une intention décorative ou pour les protéger contre la corrosion. 2, record 12, French, - patine
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans la finition de certains cuirs, l'application de la patine sert de couche protectrice. 1, record 12, French, - patine
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1977-09-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 13, English, patina
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a form [of crinoid] where many brachials enter the dorsal cup, it is convenient to have a common term for the primitive elements of the cup... the... term "patina"... [is used] 1, record 13, English, - patina
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- patina
1, record 13, French, patina
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capsule dorsale [...] [d'un crinoïde], comporte [...] dans sa forme la plus simple [...] deux ou trois cercles de plaques. On appelle «patina» l'ensemble constitué par ces éléments structuraux fondamentaux, radiales, basales et infrabasales. 1, record 13, French, - patina
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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