patinize, v.
(ˈpætɪnaɪz)
[f. as patine v. + -ize.]
trans. To coat with or as with a patina. Hence ˈpatinizing vbl. n.
1904 Sci. Amer. Suppl. 27 Feb. 23548/1 The patinizing of zinc articles has become a very important question in the art industry. |