patinate

• Verbe désignant le processus de formation d'une patine à la surface d'un objet, généralement par oxydation ou traitement chimique, ou le fait d'appliquer artificiellement une telle patine pour vieillir l'objet.

A verb used to indicate the process of forming a patina on a surface, typically through oxidation or chemical treatment.

1. Coat with a patinaC2formal

   To cover a surface, especially metal, with a thin green or brown layer that forms naturally over time due to oxidation or artificially for aesthetic effect.

   Patiner

   • The artist decided to patinate the bronze sculpture to give it an antique look.
   • Over centuries, the copper roof began to patinate, turning a beautiful green.
   • Restorers carefully patinate the metal to match the original finish.

   Antonymesabradebrightencleanpolishscrape