patina lavada

06:52 Sep 27, 2000
Portuguese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
Portuguese term or phrase: patina lavada
patina lavada - acabamento usado em móveis
miloca


Summary of answers provided
napatina->copper carbonate
José Malaquias
napolished surface
Lia Fail (X)


  

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3 hrs
patina->copper carbonate


Explanation:
patina is copper carbonate, that greenish oxidation that forms on top of certain metals, statues, etc. Patina lavada simply means that the oxidation has been washed off.


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José Malaquias
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polished surface


Explanation:
a more general translation that might suit your context better

Lia Fail (X)
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