patina vs verdigris
verdigris vs patinapatina and verdigris both are nouns.
patina is not a verb while verdigris is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| patina | Yes | No | No | No |
| verdigris | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
verdigris is a hyponym of
patina; that is, verdigris is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
patina:
- patina: a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper)
- verdigris: a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
| patina (noun) | verdigris (noun) |
|---|---|
| a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) | a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time |
| a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling | a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment |
| an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) |
| patina (verb) | verdigris (verb) |
|---|---|
| color verdigris |
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