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PATINA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toning
1, record 1, English, toning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very thin film, colouring, or mellow appearance on the surface of a coin, token, or medal caused by the chemical combination of the metal in the coin with another element, such as sulphur, over time. 2, record 1, English, - toning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 1, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration de surface que prennent avec le temps certaines pièces de monnaie, jetons ou médailles en argent ou en cuivre; ce phénomène naturel résulte de réactions chimiques entre le métal et son environnement qui provoquent une oxydation progressive donnant diverses colorations. 2, record 1, French, - patine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuñación de moneda
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pátina
1, record 1, Spanish, p%C3%A1tina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el sulfuro de hidrógeno reacciona con los metales produciendo su oxidación, es decir, forma una película o pátina en la superficie de la moneda. 2, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A1tina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 2, English, patina
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, colored film produced on a rock surface by weathering. 2, record 2, English, - patina
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 2, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altération superficielle des roches, dont la teinte est souvent très différente de celle de la cassure fraîche. 2, record 2, French, - patine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- barniz
1, record 2, Spanish, barniz
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pátina 1, record 2, Spanish, p%C3%A1tina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Película mineral que se forma por vía química sobre ciertas rocas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - barniz
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- patina
1, record 3, English, patina
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colouration (normally green) formed on copper and copper alloys. 2, record 3, English, - patina
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - patina
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 3, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration (normalement verte) formée sur le cuivre et ses alliages. 2, record 3, French, - patine
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - patine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cobre y sus aleaciones (Metalurgia)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pátina
1, record 3, Spanish, p%C3%A1tina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Película ornamental o resistente a la corrosión sobre superficies de cobre, hierro u otros metales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - p%C3%A1tina
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