argint patinat

English translation: patinated silver

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Romanian term or phrase:argint patinat
English translation:patinated silver
Entered by: Sigina

11:04 Jun 24, 2009
Romanian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / case lemn
Romanian term or phrase: argint patinat
"Aceasta pelicula subtire de patina protejeaza lemnul ce ramane astfel perfect integru (sanatos). Aspectul sau de argint patinat se integreaza cu naturalete in mediul ambiant; cu nuante ce variaza de la negru la gri argintiu pana la maron........."
Sigina
Romania
Local time: 01:56
patinated silver
Explanation:

Patinate - To furnish with a patina. / To acquire or become covered with a patina. (http://www.answers.com)

Patina - # A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of corrosion.
# The sheen on any surface, produced by age and use.

"Patinated silver pendant"
(http://www.anastasiayoung.co.uk/page15.htm)

"Exceptional sideboard or cabinet finished here in patinated silver architectural frame"
(http://www.interiorinternet.com/SIDEBOARDS_F9_FRAMED_SIDEBOA...
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ANCA ROXANA CHIRILA
Spain
Local time: 00:56
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1tarnished silver
Anca Nitu
3 +1antique silver
Mihaela Ghiuzeli
4patinated silver
ANCA ROXANA CHIRILA


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
antique silver


Explanation:
http://www.silverfrank.com/

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Note added at 13 mins (2009-06-24 11:17:37 GMT)
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apare si in "vintage jewelry"http://vintagestones.com/
Exista "patina"; se folosesc tehnici de "invechire" a tablourilor sau bijuteriilor.


Mihaela Ghiuzeli
Local time: 19:56
Native speaker of: Romanian
Notes to answerer
Asker: şi mai am şi "patină". n-am mai auzit în viaţa mea de asta.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Veronica Costea: Da, aşa zic şi eu: antique pentru patinat şi patina pentru patină :)
2 hrs
  -> Multumesc Veronica! Link-ul dat le are pe amandoua.
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
tarnished silver


Explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarnish

Anca Nitu
Local time: 19:56
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
8 hrs
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2 days 22 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
patinated silver


Explanation:

Patinate - To furnish with a patina. / To acquire or become covered with a patina. (http://www.answers.com)

Patina - # A thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of corrosion.
# The sheen on any surface, produced by age and use.

"Patinated silver pendant"
(http://www.anastasiayoung.co.uk/page15.htm)

"Exceptional sideboard or cabinet finished here in patinated silver architectural frame"
(http://www.interiorinternet.com/SIDEBOARDS_F9_FRAMED_SIDEBOA...


    Reference: http://www.jewellerybyemmarose.co.uk/organiasilver.htm
ANCA ROXANA CHIRILA
Spain
Local time: 00:56
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Native speaker of: Romanian
PRO pts in category: 4
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