Patinise (Verb)
Meaning
Coat with a patina.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The centuries-old statue had started to patinise, taking on a beautiful green hue that seemed almost otherworldly.
- The constant exposure to seawater had begun to patinise the old copper ship's propeller, giving it a distinctly weathered appearance.
- As the days turned into weeks, the once shiny new doorknob started to patinise, gradually changing into a warm, earthy tone.
- The metal sculpture would patinise over time, transforming into a naturalised part of the garden landscape.
- The artist deliberately applied chemicals to patinise the surface of the bronze figure, giving it a rich, aged appearance.