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Oxidation effect (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

patina

(Other definitions for patina that I've seen before include "Surface film on ancient bronze" , "Surface film formed by age" , "Surface shine" , "Green gloss on old bronze" , "Fine coating on surface" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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