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patinate

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[pat-n-eyt] / ˈpæt nˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

patinated, patinating

  1. to cover or encrust with a patina.

Other Word Forms

  • patination noun
  • unpatinated adjective

Etymology

Origin of patinate

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

Example Sentences

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Unlike other tiles that are finished with a layer of impervious glaze, Leflore points out that the appearance of cement tiles is meant to patinate with time.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

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