patinate

[ pat-n-eyt ]

verb (used with object),pat·i·nat·ed, pat·i·nat·ing.
  1. to cover or encrust with a patina.

Origin of patinate

1
First recorded in 1875–80; patin(a) + -ate1

Other words from patinate

  • pat·i·na·tion, noun
  • un·pat·i·nat·ed, adjective

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