ten
/ten/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Verdigris, patina: A green or bluish-green layer that forms on the surface of copper, brass, or bronze due to oxidation over time. It is a basic copper carbonate.
- (Regional/Vulgar) Ten đồng: A colloquial term for copper verdigris.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên bức tượng đồng cổ có một lớp ten rất dày. (The ancient bronze statue has a very thick layer of verdigris.)
- Ten đồng rất độc, không nên chạm vào. (Copper verdigris is very toxic; you should not touch it.)
- Người thợ muốn giữ lại lớp ten trên chiếc vòng để chứng tỏ nó cổ. (The artisan wants to keep the patina on the bracelet to prove its antiquity.)
Advanced Usage
- "Đồng đánh ten": Copper that has been intentionally patinated or has developed a patina.
- Nghệ nhân rất giỏi trong việc đánh ten cho tượng đồng. (The craftsman is very skilled in patinating bronze statues.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gỉ đồng: Another term for copper rust/verdigris.
- Patina: A broader term for a surface layer on any material (like wood or stone) produced by age and use, not just oxidation on metals. In the context of metals, it is synonymous with .
- Oxidation: The chemical process that causes to form.
Synonyms
- Verdigris: The precise English term for the green copper carbonate layer.
- Copper rust: A more general, descriptive term.
- Patina: Especially when referring to the aged, often desirable, surface finish on art or antiques.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The word ten specifically refers to the corrosive layer on copper and its alloys. It is not a general term for rust (which is for iron).
- Connotation: While can be seen as a sign of damage or toxicity, in art and antiques, a stable, naturally formed patina () is often valued for its aesthetic and protective qualities.
- Regional Usage: The phrase is noted as a regional or vulgar term, emphasizing the common association with copper.