patinise

• Verbe désuet signifiant couvrir ou se couvrir de patine, ou donner à quelque chose l'apparence de l'ancienneté.

An obsolete verb meaning to make or become covered with a patina, or to give an antique appearance to something.

1. Coat with a patinaC2formal

   To apply or develop a green or brown film on the surface of metal, typically copper or bronze, through chemical treatment or aging.

   appliquer une patine

   • The artist patinised the bronze sculpture to give it an antique look.
   • They patinised the copper roof to protect it from further oxidation.
   • The craftsman carefully patinised the metal surface to achieve a uniform finish.

   Synonymespatinatepatinize