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pat·i·na 1  (păt′n-ə)n. pl. pat·i·nae (păt′n-ē) See paten.[Medieval Latin, from Latin, plate; see paten.]pa·ti·na 2 (pə-tē′nə, păt′n-ə) also pa·tine (pă-tēn′)n.1. A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of natural corrosion or chemical treatment.2. The sheen on a surface, such as one made of wood, produced by age and use.3. A superficial exterior layer; a coating: Everything bore that dull patina of grime that speaks of years of neglect (Amitav Ghosh).4. An appearance or perceptible change produced by behavior, practice, or use: Beneath the fourth-grade patina of obedience and good manners I could be such a surprisingly irresponsible, daydreaming child (Philip Roth).[Italian, from Latin, plate (from the incrustation on ancient metal plates and dishes); see paten.]Usage Note: Most English words borrowed from Italian follow the stress pattern of that language and are stressed on the second-to-last syllable. There are many exceptions to this rule, however, and among them is the traditional pronunciation of patina, which has emphasis on the first syllable, so it rhymes roughly with the phrase sat in a. This pronunciation remains the preferred pronunciation in Brita